We have collected quite a few oral histories for our latest exhibit, Dining Out In Durham, and we just recently uploaded some of our favorites to our YouTube channel! Hear stories from local entrepreneurs and chefs about the origins of their culinary styles and how they influenced Durham’s food… Read More
In the mid-1990s, Durham’s Latino population was about 2,000 people; today nearly 40,000 Durham residents are Latino. That growth has changed Durham economically, culturally, and socially. There are dozens of Hispanic restaurants, groceries, bakeries, and food trucks serving diverse Durham customers. Latinos in Durham come from many places in Central… Read More
A 1927 article in the Durham Morning Herald reported that 75 of the 80 Greeks living in Durham at the time were in the restaurant business. Emmanuel Mike Galifianakis arrived in Durham in 1919 after immigrating to the U.S. from Greece and immediately opened Mike’s Weenie Stand, serving his wildly… Read More
The Museum of Durham History just installed a great new piece of technology that is intended for the recording of oral histories up to 30 minutes long! Similar to our Video Story Kiosk, the purpose of this audio-dedicated device is to document the experiences of all Durhamites and visitors who… Read More
The Museum of Durham History has an exciting new exhibit and dining series opening in April and we need your help to spread the word and join us for a culinary blast from the past! Durham is recognized nationally as the “Tastiest Town in the South”… Read More
More Than Just A Game, the exhibit led by NCCU’s Dr. Charles Johnson, has only been as successful as it is thanks to the countless hours of time given by very generous people. We are happy to see the richly-deserved attention the NCCU-NC A&T football… Read More
Did you know that besides the “Bull City” and “City of Medicine,” Durham has also been called the “Tastiest Town in the South” and “America’s Foodiest Small Town?” The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to explore the story of Durham’s restaurants and how community members have interacted… Read More
If you have not seen it yet, make sure to check out the Digitized Historic Timeline right on our website! Have you ever found yourself here at the Museum spending countless hours scrolling through the historic timeline? Well, good news: now you can do it from the… 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
Since the creation of the 150 Faces of Durham exhibit in 2019, it has been our privilege and our duty to spotlight those who have made an impact on the Bull City. As we enter 2022 and watch Faces of Durham live on as an outdoor installation with… Read More