First Person Perspective: The Allure of Snow

By Maxwell S. Joseph                                                                    The Snow Building is a bridge between the past and future of Durham. Read More

“The Woman Who Made Snow” Exhibit Opening- Dec. 15 at 6PM

Please join us on Friday, Dec. 15 from 6-8:30PM at the Museum of Durham History (500 W. Main St.) for the opening event for our newest exhibit, The Woman Who Made Snow, highlighting the historic Snow Building and the woman who made it happen. This event is FREE and open to… Read More

75th anniversary of gathering at NCCU to discuss issues facing black citizens during 1940’s

Friday, October 20 will mark the 75th anniversary of a landmark gathering of Negro academicians, journalists, and activists on the campus of North Carolina College at Durham.  This gathering tackled several looming civil rights issues facing black citizens during the World War II era. The… Read More

Share your thoughts at Durham Belt Line Master Plan Visioning Workshop

Hope you plan to come by the Workshop and visit with us. We’ll be recording your thoughts and memories of the Belt Line with our video “Storykiosk”, as well good ol’ fashioned voice recorders. Looking forward to it! Check out the Storykiosk in action:  … Read More

New exhibit highlights Durham entrepreneur Nello Teer Sr.– opening event Sept. 15th

Many in Durham have heard the Teer name, but few know the backstory of the man and company he founded. A crippling injury, clashes with Jim Crow-era violence, Blue Ridge Parkway contribution, even Cherry Point rattlesnakes — these are just a few of the details found in a tale that… Read More

A Message from the MoDH

Human history is more than a lifeless list of dates and events. It is the story of people. The Museum of Durham History uses such stories to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry and promote an understanding about diverse perspectives about the Durham community. To be responsible, a museum must include… Read More

Upcoming Event: History of Durham’s Ar-Razzaq Islamic

Community Storytelling at Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center

The Museum of Durham History received a grant from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art to collaborate with current and former members of Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center to develop an educational exhibition on one of the oldest Muslim communities in North Carolina. Over the course of a year, this project… Read More

MoDH Executive Director Search Announcement

Executive Director, Museum of Durham History Interested applicants, scroll down and follow the link to apply. The museum has reopened its search for a new leader. Katie Spencer, the founding Executive Director, recently stepped down to focus on curatorial interests, and Director of Operations Patrick Mucklow stepped up to serve as Interim… Read More

“Memories of Durham Story Quilt” makes its home in MoDH

On June 16, we were honored to unveil our Memories of Durham Story Quilt as part of Third Friday Durham festivities. The quilt is a permanent part of the MoDH collection and is on display in our Story Room, made possible with generous support from the Mary… Read More