Gertrude Bell Elion (1918-1999): Graduating from Hunter College in 1937, Elion was excited to begin working in research labs but initially struggled to find a job due to the Great Depression as well as persistent gender discrimination in hiring. While obtaining her master’s degree in chemistry at New York University,… Read More
HAPPY NEW YEAR DURHAM! We hope you have had an enjoyable and safe holiday season and are ready for a fresh start in the upcoming year. While 2020 has been challenging, shining moments have come through in the ways the Museum has stayed connected with our community throughout the shutdown: We… Read More
Faces of Durham features a selection of familiar and lesser-known faces from the Bull City’s past and present. The exhibit highlights a broad range of contributions including industry and commerce, medicine, and human relations while mapping Durham’s development from a railway stop to a booming tobacco town, and to… Read More
Looking for a great gift for a Durham history lover? For a limited time, we’re offering a gift bundle that includes a Durham 150 t-shirt and a exhibit banner weatherproof tote bag for a donation of $50. Check out the different banners used for the tote bags here. Be sure… Read More
Faces of Durham features a selection of familiar and lesser-known faces from the Bull City’s past and present. The exhibit highlights a broad range of contributions including industry and commerce, medicine, and human relations while mapping Durham’s development from a railway stop to a booming tobacco town, and… Read More
The Equal Rights Amendment, ensuring the legal equality of women, was never ratified at the state level in North Carolina. The current ERA- NC Alliance has been an active force in pushing for policy change since the 1980s, but there is still a long way to go toward ensuring equal rights for… Read More
Faces of Durham features a selection of familiar and lesser-known faces from the Bull City’s past and present. The exhibit highlights a broad range of contributions including industry and commerce, medicine, and human relations while mapping Durham’s development from a railway stop to a booming tobacco town, and to… Read More
Happy Holidays from the Museum of Durham History! We hope you and your family are doing well during this trying year. While 2020 has been challenging, shining moments have come through in the innovative ways the Museum has stayed connected with our community through interactive events, multimedia,… Read More
In September, Downtown Durham launced The Streetery! Through the Streetery, DDI will be opening multiple streets in downtown to pedestrian traffic with festive lights, music and performers sprinkled throughout. It is DDI’s way of welcoming folks to a safer, socially distanced,… Read More
Just in time for the holiday season, we have launched a new social-distance friendly exhibit right outside our front door. With generous support from Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation, Faces of Durham features a selection of familiar and lesser known faces from the Bull City’s past and present. The exhibit… Read More