To prepare for the fast-approaching holiday season, we wanted to share a few updates on when the Museum of Durham History will be closed over the next couple weeks. As a way of showing appreciation to our staff and volunteers, the Museum will be closed on the following… Read More
The Museum of Durham History now proudly hosts a Little Free Library. A great new addition to our facilities, this free and accessible resource is the perfect match for MoDH. If you have any old books that are taking up space on the shelf, you now know… Read More
Top Left: The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. satellite display at NCCU Turner Law Building Top Right: Opening Reception of The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. at MoDH (courtesy of Brand Fortner) Bottom Left: Dorothy Kitchen at her History Grove (courtesy of Beth Mann, Durham… Read More
On Friday, November 18th 2022, the Museum of Durham History celebrated the official unveiling of The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. here at 500 W. Main St. The exhibit also has installations at NCCU Turner Law Building and Hayti Heritage… Read More
Farmer selling Thanksgiving turkeys outside warehouse where tobacco auction sales are being held. Durham, North Carolina, 1939. (Wolcott, M. P., photographer. Retrieved from the Library of Congress) To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we asked our own longtime… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is excited to announce an opening event dedicated to their latest exhibit, The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. To celebrate this landmark exhibit, they are inviting the public to 500 W. Main Street on Friday, November 18th at 5:30PM for a complimentary event… Read More
Pictured Above: Leaders of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the White House with President Kennedy, 1963 McKissick Sr. second from left Photo from Abbie Rowe. White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston With the opening of The… Read More
The last stop of our eclectic Dining Out in Durham Dining Series took us to Vin Rouge on October 19th for some incredible cuisine and conversation. Guests enjoyed a menu of seasonal French farm-to-table dishes and took a journey through Durham’s culinary history and transformation into… Read More
October 12th is a very special day for us because it’s our birthday! In 2013, the Museum of Durham History opened in its current space at 500 West Main Street, and there has been no slowing us down. We don’t want any presents or parties… Read More
As a way to celebrate the Museum’s 9th Birthday this coming Wednesday, we will be extending our Sunday hours from 12-5pm! We have found that Sundays are often our most popular days, so we decided to accommodate our fans by allowing extra time on the weekends to visit us. We… Read More