Join us on Thursday, April 27, from 6PM-8PM, as the Museum of Durham History, in coordination with the Art of Cool Project, kicks off the Art of Cool Festival weekend with an event celebrating a new exhibit that tells Durham’s jazz story. You are invited to attend the FREE… Read More
On August 29th, 2016 the Museum of Durham History hosted an evening Reminiscence Session in anticipation for the upcoming exhibit, Durham A-Z: J is for Jazz. Nearly thirty local jazz musicians, professionals, and fans reflected on the history and impact of the musical genre in Durham. Participants shared personal stories of… Read More
Have you ever had to open a childproof cap or press Control-Alt-Delete on your keyboard? Have you scanned a UPC at the grocery store? Are you familiar with the cochlear implant or Astroturf? How about the headache medicine BC Powder? They all have roots in Durham. Early in the city’s history,… Read More
We are rolling out a new regular feature called Pioneer Spotlight. Donors who make multi-year pledges and foundations and donor-advised funds that make multi-year grants are being permanently recognized as Pioneers sustaining our early development. We would like for you to hear from some of our Pioneers who want share why they decided to be such an… Read More
Our “Museum Without Walls” program continues to spread its wings in the community: A is for Advertising through G is for Geography of our Durham A-Z series have a new home, but they didn’t fly too far from the nest. They’re just across the street at Durham Amtrak Station. Whether you’re waiting for… Read More
On October 16, along with the Hayti Heritage Center, we proudly introduced our newest exhibit Durham A-Z: H is for Hayti with a fabulous “Hayti at the Hub” party under the gazebo. Durhamites of all ages stopped by for a festive Third Friday to learn about the historic neighborhood… Read More
Reprinted with permission from The News & Observer, Raleigh NC Hayti, settled in the 1800s around Fayetteville and Pettigrew streets, grew into one of the South’s major black business centers – “the black Wall Street” as it was known. By the 1960s, however, parts of the… Read More
Celebrate! On Friday, Oct. 16, 6pm to 9pm, the Museum of Durham History and the Hayti Heritage Center are throwing a party, “Hayti at the Hub,” and everyone’s invited. Stop by the Durham History Hub at 500 W. Main St. to see the latest… Read More
The Museum of Durham History’s latest installment in the Durham A-Z series is G is for Geography and Growth, on display through October 14, 2015. This exhibit highlights how Durham’s unique geography influenced how and where people travelled and settled in Durham County. In conjunction with the new exhibit, community… Read More
The Museum of Durham History’s latest installment in the Durham A-Z series is G is for Geography and Growth, on display through October 14, 2015. This exhibit highlights how Durham’s unique geography influenced how and where people travelled and settled in Durham County. In conjunction with the new exhibit, community… Read More