We would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU! to our corporate and foundation donors who have helped us successfully transition into autumn, most recently with “surprise” booster gifts from longtime MoDH champions Fox Family Foundation and Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation. These arrive just as MoDH board member… Read More
For all the Eagles and Aggies fans out there who are hungry for more information about the rivalry, you can now check out the virtual StoryMaps! The More Than Just A Game online guide contains twice as much information as our in-person exhibit here… Read More
We have been working tirelessly to update our Story Kiosk to match our new exhibit, More Than Just A Game: The NC A&T vs. NCCU Football Rivalry. Fans and alumni of either school can now record their favorite memories from games, tailgates, or anything related to the Aggies/Eagles Classic! All… Read More
Have you ever wondered why the Museum of Durham History sits back from Main Street surrounded by swooping turnaround lanes that are blocked off? Did you know the “Globe Warehouse” once stood where we now call home? Thanks to a recently installed exhibit, you’ll have the answers. The Story of… Read More
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… Read More
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
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
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
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
Special thanks to the 30 attendees as well as Mark and Twyla Hutchins for hosting a tour of the Hutchins Garage building on August 12th! Attendees enjoyed a slideshow of some historic images of the property from its early construction, time as a Lincoln dealership, and its more recent… Read More
