As the Museum of Durham History reflects on more than a decade of sharing stories and building community, we honor those whose vision and determination made our existence possible. Among the most pivotal of those early champions was Tom Krakauer. Below, founding… Read More
History — it’s not all names, dates, and places. It’s about real people’s lives. Some folks are out in front and well known, some work behind the scenes, but EVERYONE here contributes to the past, present, and future of this place! If you have not yet had a chance… Read More
A message from Patrick Mucklow, Executive Director | Museum of Durham History Earlier this week, I heard the terribly sad news that we lost our friend, Tom Krakauer. A passionate advocate for community institutions, Tom played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for our organization. After an accomplished career… Read More
A Library Fest 2025 Recap by the Museum of Durham History On Saturday, April 12, the Museum of Durham History, Durham County Library, and Durham Library Foundation welcomed community members for an unforgettable panel discussion honoring the life and legacy of Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols—known lovingly to many… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is excited to continue our mission of being a “museum beyond walls” and bringing exhibits directly to the public by attending different farmer’s markets over the coming months. With generous support from PNC, we kicked things off on Saturday, April 26th, with a visit to… Read More
On Friday, April 25th, the MoDH and the Friends of Geer Cemetery welcomed a great crowd of special friends for the opening event of our new exhibit, Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery. Guests enjoyed the meticulously curated exhibit, complete with cherished artifacts loaned by the Friends, and interactive… Read More
This past weekend, Treat Harvey and Clay Harrison had the opportunity to represent the Museum of Durham History at the North Carolina Museums Council’s 2025 Conference in Raleigh, NC. While there, they connected with several North Carolina museum institutions, and got to promote the Museum’s mission and programming on the state level. Read More
The Museum of Durham History is excited to announce that our traveling exhibit, Durham A-Z: E is for ESP is now on display at the Duke Medical Center Library & Archives! This fascinating exhibit explores the groundbreaking work of J.B. and Louisa Rhine and the Duke University Parapsychology Laboratory, which… Read More
It has been a busy season for our traveling exhibits here at the Museum of Durham History. Last week, we installed L is for Legacy in Spring Valley Elementary, a biographical display on Floyd McKissick Sr. and a perfect complement to Black History Month school curriculum. In fact, Spring Valley students… Read More
In partnership with Durham Public Schools, the Museum sent an updated version of its Faces of Durham exhibit to Ms. Turquoise Parker’s Media Center at Lakewood Elementary School, making history more accessible than ever to her students. The MoDH team had a chance to spend time with Ms. Parker… Read More
