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Posted on March 6, 2024
The Museum of Durham History is seeking a Weekend Manager/Programming Coordinator who will support the Director of Education Programs & Exhibits in their work to grow the MoDH education program development, outreach, and student/teacher engagement. Weekend Managers are responsible for opening and operating the… Read More
Posted on February 16, 2024
The Museum of Durham History’s Story Squad is looking to hit the pavement in search of oral histories to collect. It has always been part of the Museum’s mission to preserve and share the stories of everyday Durhamites, young and old. Over a decade ago, several of us interested… Read More
Posted on August 25, 2022
The museum had the honor of hosting Carrington Middle School teachers on Monday, August 22. The special opening was one stop on a team-building scavenger hunt through downtown Durham organized by ELA teacher, Amanda McCall. We wish all Durham teachers, students and school staff a successful 2022-23 school… 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
Posted on September 22, 2021
Our very own longtime volunteer Sharon Barry received the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award hosted by the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center. She was nominated due to her outstanding volunteer service and dedication. Congratulations Sharon, we’re grateful for your help during the COVID-19 pandemic and… Read More
Posted on August 19, 2021
In August, the Museum partnered with Durham Public Schools to host its annual Digital Resources workshop for the fourth year. The workshop was led by the Museum’s Director of Operations, Jeanette Shaffer. Despite Covid-19 limiting some attendance, 16 educators registered for the workshop. Educators learned about the museum’s… Read More
Posted on June 29, 2021
The rain didn’t stop us from having fun Friday, June 25th when we hosted a screening of The Rise and Fall of Liberty at Durham Central Park! Thanks to the more than 60 folks who set up their chairs and ate popcorn under the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, as well as… Read More