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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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Museum Without Walls Find our exhibits in the community

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What’s New

Events, Exhibits, Third Friday, Uncategorized “From Tobacco Market to Innovation Hub: Durham’s Central Park Neighborhood” opening April 16

Upcoming Events at MoDH

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To celebrate our re-opening, the Museum of Durham History (500 W. Main St.) invites you to join us on April 16th and 17th from 10:00AM-5:00PM…
Events Opening Weekend "From Tobacco Market to Innovation Hub: Durham's Central Park Neighborhood"

Durham Stories

Entrepreneur Stories
Black History Month Kelly Bryant "Black Wall Street"

Kelly Bryant talks about Black Wall Street and the business leadership that made a tremendous contribution in Durham, NC.

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Personal Narrative Stories
Personal Narrative Susan Ross "Hillside Intergration"

Susan Ross discusses the Integration of Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina.

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Our Bull City Stories
Our Bull City Stories How have you witnessed history in Durham? What memories stand out for you?

Collected at the Durham 150 opening event, residents of Durham talk about their memories

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