Downtown Thomasville Revitalization
The Next Chapter: The Palace
Restoring Our Past. Building Our Future.
A Community Success Story
Since becoming a North Carolina Main Street Community, PACE Downtown Thomasville has helped lead one of the most significant revitalization periods in downtown’s recent history.
Working alongside the City of Thomasville, local businesses, property owners, volunteers, and community partners, PACE has helped facilitate improvements to numerous downtown buildings, expanded special events, enhance beautification efforts, supported small businesses and strengthened Thomasville’s position as a destination within the Piedmont Triad.
Today, downtown Thomasville is experiencing renewed energy, increased investment, and growing visitor traffic. But our work is far from complete.
The historic Palace Theater has the potential to become the crown jewel of downtown Thomasville and a regional destination for arts, entertainment, culture and community events.
OUR VISION IS TO TRANSFORM THE PALACE INTO A MULTI-PURPOSE PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FEATURING:
Movies & Family Programming
Community Theater & Live Productions
Concerts & Music Events
Children’s Theater & Educational Programs
Comedians & Comedy Shows
Regional Arts & Cultural Experiences
The Palace will be more than a building – it will be an economic engine that drives visitors downtown, supports local restaurants and businesses, creates new entertainment opportunities, and serves future generations.
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We saved you a seat in the Piedmont Triad, where trails, trains and highways meet. Anchored by a legacy of craftsmanship, downtown Thomasville, North Carolina weaves entrepreneurship and creative arts through multi-generational activities and the historic and cultural character of the district.
Since 1991, PACE Downtown has been at the forefront of revitalizing Thomasville's downtown area. This longstanding commitment to community improvement has culminated in a prestigious achievement: Thomasville has been named the sole recipient of the 2023 Downtown Associate Community (DAC) status. Over the next two years, PACE Downtown Thomasville, in partnership with the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center, will harness this distinction to further drive the transformation of our downtown.
Thomasville's selection highlights its potential as a beacon of economic growth and development. Working closely with the NC Department of Commerce, we are poised to grow a sustainable downtown organization that will pave the way for our eventual designation as a North Carolina Main Street community.
We wholeheartedly invite and encourage greater community involvement, as we believe active citizen participation is crucial in shaping the future of our downtown. Together, we can embark on this journey toward a thriving, vibrant downtown that reflects the spirit and resilience of our community
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