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Museum of Durham History

500 W. Main Street
Downtown Durham, NC

Free Admission

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
*Open late for Third Fridays!

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Upcoming Events at MoDH

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Win free tickets to events during the 2023 Retro Film Series! The Museum of Durham History is partnering with the Carolina Theatre to bring our…
Events Retro Film Series: "The Princess Bride" and "Willow"
Win free tickets to events during the 2023 Retro Film Series! The Museum of Durham History is partnering with the Carolina Theatre to bring our…
Events Retro Film Series: "Labyrinth" and "Jumanji"
Mill District
Where did Madonna take early dance lessons? Why is Walltown called Walltown? Who was Booker T. Spicely?…
Walking Tours Annual Neighborhoods Hike: West Durham, East Campus & Beyond
Win free tickets to events during the 2023 Retro Film Series! The Museum of Durham History is partnering with the Carolina Theatre to bring our…
Events Retro Film Series: "Alien" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Win free tickets to events during the 2023 Retro Film Series! The Museum of Durham History is partnering with the Carolina Theatre to bring our…
Events Retro Film Series: "Batman (1989)"
Win free tickets to events during the 2023 Retro Film Series! The Museum of Durham History is partnering with the Carolina Theatre to bring our…
Events Retro Film Series: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

Durham Stories

The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr.
History Floyd McKissick Jr. on the Debate between his father and Malcolm X

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The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr.
History Introducing Floyd B. McKissick Sr.

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The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr.
History Evelyn McKissick on the 1965 National CORE Convention

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