Biking Durham’s hiSTORIES- 2023 edition
Posted on May 9, 2023We would like to thank our friends at Bike Durham for holding the Bike Month kickoff & their 10th anniversary at the MoDH on… Read More
Library Fest at Durham County Library
Posted on May 2, 2023The MoDH got the Story Kiosk out of the house and on the road! Library Fest at the Durham County Library was the latest setting for the traveling video kiosk to collect Durhamites’ and visitors’ thoughts & memories. The Story Kiosk toured the county over… Read More
It’s Field Trip Season at MoDH!
Posted on April 28, 2023This past week, we welcomed school visits from both Carrington Middle School and Glenn Elementary School. Thankfully, the rain held off, so the roughly 200 students who visited enjoyed plenty of sidewalk chalk, history talks about brick buildings in Durham, and making their own commemorative bricks! A huge thanks to… Read More
A Look Back Over The Past (Almost) 10 Years
Posted on April 21, 2023In early celebration of our anniversary this coming October, we wanted to share some of the highlights from the Museum of Durham History over the past (almost) 10 years. This photo album would not be possible without YOU and your continued support of our staff, mission, and programming. Make sure… Read More
Thanks for Having Us, Wool E. Bull!
Posted on April 17, 2023The Museum of Durham History was invited to attend the Durham Bulls Education Day on April 11th, as they played against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. While the Bulls might have lost that day, it was a great way to interface with elementary, middle, and high school students! We engaged… Read More
A Fresh Look For Online Exhibits- “Don’t Quit!”
Posted on April 7, 2023Over the course of the ’22-’23 school year, the Museum of Durham History has been working with academic fellows from Duke University on an exciting endeavor: redesigning our online exhibits page. During the course of this project, we have been updating the exhibits into more user friendly presentations that… Read More
A Memorable Experience at “Lessons from Soul City”
Posted on April 1, 2023On March 30th, the Museum of Durham History and Provident1898 presented a special event, Black Capitalism Forum: Lessons from Soul City. This “dining room table” discussion featured guest speakers Dr. Nishani Frazier, Floyd McKissick Jr., Dr. Charmaine McKissick-Melton, and former Soul City executive (and early MoDH board chair) Lew Myers. Read More
MoDH Talks Around Town
Posted on March 29, 2023The Museum of Durham History fulfills a number of community requests on a regular basis. In addition to hosting and visiting numerous school groups, community organizations and public & private entities who seek in-person guided tours, we also look forward to offsite talks all over Durham. To celebrate Women’s History… Read More
Continuing the Journey into Durham Classrooms
Posted on March 15, 2023Back in February, we spent some time with our friends at the Durham County Library piloting our new traveling exhibit L is for Legacy, and extension of The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. The pop-up exhibit then made its way to at Hope Valley Elementary… Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Taylor
Posted on February 23, 2023Hello! My name is Megan Taylor, and I am currently a first-year at North Carolina State University, studying sociology and history. I often spend my time reading, journaling, and playing board games with friends, as well as volunteering here at the Museum of Durham History! How… Read More