Moultrie: Culture, History and Events

Moultrie brings together architectural history, art, events and opportunities to get active. To plan your stay, you can start by choosing a focus: would you like to make historic sites and collections the centerpiece, plan around an event, or spend time on a trail? The city’s varied themes offer concrete ideas for shaping your trip to Moultrie.

History and Collections

The Colquitt County Courthouse was built in 1902 and is located in the heart of Downtown Moultrie. The Moultrie Commercial Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is also downtown. Standing in Courthouse Square is the 30-foot-tall Confederate Memorial, erected in 1909. The city’s historic character therefore includes a courthouse, a listed district and a monument with its own date of origin.

The Old Colquitt County Jail dates to 1915 and was built in the Gothic Revival style. Its features include turrets, battlements and a tower. The original gallows remain on the third floor. For anyone interested in architectural history, the building offers both distinctive exterior architecture and a specific historical detail inside.

The Museum of Colquitt County History displays rare Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. The museum also features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Colquitt County Sports Hall of Fame. These two collection themes and the ongoing exhibition offer different perspectives, from regional history to the county’s sporting history.

Art and Events

The Arts Center is housed in the former Moultrie High School. It offers classes in dance, music and art, and presents theatrical productions featuring local performers throughout the year. The William Frank McCall Jr. Permanent Collection is on view in the McCall Gallery. The Arts Center thus combines the history of its building with classes, theater and a named art collection.

The Sunbelt Ag Expo is an agricultural trade show held at Spence Field in Moultrie. If the expo is the reason for your trip, plan around its specific event dates. It adds an agricultural focus to the city’s cultural and historical offerings.

Second Saturday is a monthly event in Downtown Moultrie featuring food trucks and local restaurants. Every year on Thanksgiving Night, Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night! is also held there. The listed attractions include a Canopy of Lights, Santa Claus, live reindeer, pony rides and a train. Since dates and event details may change, check the latest information before your trip.

Getting Active and Finding Your Way

Tom White Linear Park, also known as the Bike Trail, offers 7.2 miles of winding trails from downtown Moultrie to the Community Airport. Cyclists, walkers and joggers can use the trails. Their length, endpoints and range of uses give you a concrete option if you’d like to include outdoor activity in your stay.

One seasonal highlight is the Landmark Magnolia Tree, which blooms between February and June. Local historians believe the tree was planted around 1908. Its blooming season and estimated planting date offer two different time-related points of interest for visitors drawn to nature and history.

The Downtown Moultrie Welcome Center provides visitor information about Downtown Moultrie and Colquitt County. It also offers brochures about nearby attractions and shops. This can help you find your way around if you’d like to plan your stay beyond individual sights.

For an overview of the wider area: Colquitt County.