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Hugh Mangum on Main Street Returns to the Hub

  Photo credit: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library. A very personal look at the early-20th-century American South receives an encore at the Museum of Durham History. The exhibition “Hugh Mangum on Main Street: Portraits from the Early 20th Century” re-opens December 2 at the… Read More

Bobby Ross’ Durham Story

Susan Cranford Ross’ interview with her father-in-law Bobby Ross is featured in the MoDH 2014 Holiday card. You can read their story below.  This is Susan Ross and I’m here with Bobby Ross; we’re going to talk about his memories of the tobacco business… Tell me how the sales went. Read More

Art Walk History Hunt!

1. The History Hunt is a game happening during Art Walk 2014, in collaboration with the Durham Arts Council and the Museum of Durham History (located at the History Hub, 500 W. Main Street). 2. Clues will be available at the History Hub, DAC information booths, and online starting at… Read More

November Newsletter: Art Walk, History Groves, & More

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Durham A-Z: D is for Denim Opening Oct. 7

Plan a visit to the newest Durham A-Z exhibit, D is for Denim, debuting October 7 at the History Hub. A members-only sneak peek is planned for 5:30pm, followed by a public launch party from 6-7pm. Stop by, get your A to Z Club Card punched, and… Read More

History Hub and Durham County Library Get Dooowwwnn!

This is event is a collaboration between the Durham County Library and the Museum of Durham History. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor: Friday, August 15, 6pm-8pm, is prime time to visit or re-visit Soul Souvenirs: Durham’s Musical Memories of the 1960s and 1970s at the Durham History Hub, 500 W. Main… Read More

Got an idea? Make an exhibit!

Have you ever thought the MoDH should cover a certain topic in the History Hub? Consider doing the research yourself and curating an exhibit in the “Our Bull City” area at the History Hub! The “Our Bull City” area is available for individuals or groups from the Durham community who are passionate about… Read More

Credit unions an example of Durham’s grassroots financial leadership

The following article is by Katie Spencer, executive director for the Museum of Durham History. It first appeared in a monthly column in The News and Observer and in the Triangle Downtowner. The column features essays on Durham History by members of the MoDH’s… Read More

Our Bull City Exhibit: Remembering Loaded Text

  New exhibit opens in Our Bull City space Remembering Loaded Text: The 25th Anniversary of a Public Art Work Made in Durham Remembering Loaded Text, the newest exhibit in the Hub’s community space, opens June 17 and runs through July 19. The exhibit will remember and collect memories about the… Read More