Last night, Tuesday July 19th, the Museum was hosted by COPA for our second installment in the 2022 Dining Series! The historical presentation from Bar Director Elizabeth Turnbull and the cuisine prepared by Chef Roberto Copa Matos were equally amazing, and we are truly… Read More
Please join us on Thursday, July 21, from 7-9 PM at Bull City Ciderworks for a knowledge-filled night hosted by TP Trivia! Hint: Come study up at the Museum prior to the event- some of the answers might be found right in our exhibits. We will… Read More
Now that we have many warm, sunny days to look forward to in the next few months, it’s time to add some fun events to your calendar. We have been busily planning and are excited to share our schedule of upcoming events with you (keep scrolling!). We kicked things off… Read More
On Friday, May 6th, we officially opened our new exhibit, Dining Out In Durham, with a great reception. We were very lucky with the weather giving us a nice window-of-opportunity, so we could properly celebrate the new display. Our friends and family were entertained with live jazz and a speech… Read More
As we enter into one of MoDH’s top-12 favorite months of the year, it is time to celebrate Women’s History Month! With International Women’s Day on March 8th, here are a few resources to learn more about some of the great women of Durham. … Read More
MoDH Executive Director Patrick Mucklow was recently invited to the Forest at Duke to deliver a talk to its residents about the Museum and our current programs. It was Patrick’s first time speaking to a group there since the pandemic started, so it was a welcome opportunity for him to… Read More
We have set a new date for the Curator Talk of the More Than Just a Game football rivalry exhibit! The event will take place on Thursday, February 17th, from 7-8pm. It will remain located at the Hayti Heritage Center. Curators Dr. Charles D. Read More
On Friday, January 14th, the Museum of Durham History presented a lunch-and-learn webinar on the experience of student athletes at local HBCUs. Marcus Manning, Executive Director of the Durham Sports Commission, served as the panel’s moderator and led a very insightful conversation between Athletic Directors Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree (NCCU)… Read More
As we enter the 3rd year of our 150 Faces of Durham exhibit, we rang in the New Year with another rotation of outdoor banners! This outdoor exhibit is social-distance-friendly and a great way to meet the many people who impacted the Bull City throughout it’s history. Read More
The Museum of Durham History and the Durham Sports Commission are partnering to host an online event on Friday, January 14th at 12PM for a virtual discussion on the experience of athletes at local Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Read More