On April 7, the Museum of Durham History helped dedicate the seventeenth History Grove, this time at Beth El Synagogue, commemorating the late Rabbi Steven Sager. MoDH History Advisory Committee member Dr. Karin Shapiro and former board member Dr. Steve Channing, pioneers of the History Grove… Read More
On Saturday, May 28th, of Memorial Day Weekend, the Museum is celebrating the dedication of a History Grove for Larry Stogner. Mr. Stogner anchored the local Durham ABC-11 News Channel for 40 years before his passing in 2016. This new History Grove was… Read More
During this time of heightened awareness for our common well being, we know that it is important to take “social distancing” into consideration while continuing to live life. And while the MoDH remains closed for the time being, there are still ways to engage with our community’s history… Read More
The MoDH partners with local organizations to establish “History Groves”: small groves of native plants, a bench, and a plaque to honor those who played significant roles in creating our unique community. Here visitors can pause and reflect, and every site has a durable marker naming the honoree. Check out a… Read More
More than sixty friends and family gathered in Solite Park to honor Louis E. Austin, crusading editor/publisher of The Carolina Times from 1927 to 1971. It was a lively event, with attendees volunteering many personal stories about Louis Austin, a friend, mentor, civic leader and inspiration during more than… Read More
Last month, we had the pleasure of dedicating two History Groves in one weekend. The Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL) hosted a ceremony on the plaza in front of their building, where the grove honors the late Becky Melton Heron, a Durham county commissioner from 1982-2011, and other DCSL founders: Howard Clement of… Read More
As we mentioned in our June Newsletter, we’re going to take a minute every so often to recognize those who do a little extra for the historic cultural community and are going a little bit further to improve the Durham landscape (literally and figuratively!) We call them “History Heroes.” Today we’d… Read More
On Friday, June 17, 5pm-6pm, the Museum of Durham History and Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL) invite the public to attend a History Grove dedication ceremony on the plaza in front of the DCSL honoring the late Becky Melton Heron and other DCSL founders Howard Clement of late, Jack Preiss,… Read More
Ms. Ervin, right, at the dedication of the Ervin History Grove Dozens of well-wishers turned out for Lucille Ervin’s 108th birthday party at the site of her special present: a History Grove in her honor on the grounds of St. Mark AME Zion Church. The Ervin Grove… Read More
By Dr. Steve Channing, board of directors, Museum of Durham History As the “Little Museum that Could,” Durham’s Museum of History is fast becoming known as inclusive and innovative. Recent exhibits have celebrated the stories of health care and soul music, of credit unions and denim . . . and… Read More