Archive: Oct 2021
Posted on October 28, 2021
We have been working tirelessly to update our Story Kiosk to match our new exhibit, More Than Just A Game: The NC A&T vs. NCCU Football Rivalry. Fans and alumni of either school can now record their favorite memories from games, tailgates, or anything related to the Aggies/Eagles Classic! All… Read More
Posted on October 26, 2021
Have you ever wondered why the Museum of Durham History sits back from Main Street surrounded by swooping turnaround lanes that are blocked off? Did you know the “Globe Warehouse” once stood where we now call home? Thanks to a recently installed exhibit, you’ll have the answers. The Story of… Read More
Posted on October 26, 2021
Next week we’ll be launching our annual giving campaign and will be asking for your support through the end of the year as we look to offer more unique exhibits and programs in 2022. We will be bringing back our popular tote bags repurposed from past exhibit banners (above). Each… Read More
Posted on October 22, 2021
We want to take a moment and thank everyone who joined us to make the opening of our newest exhibit, More Than Just A Game: The NCCU vs. NC A&T Football Rivalry, a very special event. Read More
Posted on October 6, 2021
In September, Museum of Durham History Director of Operations, Jeanette Shaffer, attended the American Alliance for State and Local History national conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shaffer was selected to take part in a panel called “Action for Just Collections, Creativity, and Collaboration NOW” and presented on the Museum’s oral… Read More
Posted on October 6, 2021
We dedicated our 15th (!) History Grove on Sept. 28. The newest exhibit installation, located just off Anderson St. in Wrightwood Park, is in recognition of Dr. Robert Durden. MoDH Executive Director Patrick Mucklow was joined in the dedication by members of Dr. Durden’s… Read More