The application process for this position is closed. We’re looking for an amazing Director of Operations who is passionate about Durham, believes in our mission, and is able to wear many hats as needed at our startup non-profit. This position will begin in July. See the… Read More
Thinking of bringing a group of schoolchildren to the History Hub? That’s great!! A few things to know: -There is parking available next to the Hub and we can accomodate most school/activity busses. -For group visits, the Hub comfortably holds groups of around 15-25 people. This allows… Read More
Thanks to our Soul Supporters, you make it possible! ACME Plumbing Co., David & Kathy Bartlett, Durham County Library, Freddrick’s Housekeeping Service, LLC, Geer Street Garden, Merge Records, Tom Krakauer, Todd Mosier, Lew Myers, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Michael & Elizabeth Schoenfeld, Benjamin F. Read More
What is the Story Room? The Story Room is a recording booth at the Durham History Hub where Durhamites can record their own memories and experiences of Durham. Stories recorded in the Story Room are archived by the Museum and by the Durham County Library. Who can donate a… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is partnering with various organizations to plant small groves of memorial trees, with each site honoring an individual, family or organization important to Durham’s past. Albright Community neighbors will celebrate the planting of a grove at 1017 Juniper Street on Saturday, March… Read More
The following article is by Joshua Clark Davis, Thompson Postdoctoral Fellow, Duke University. 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 History Advisory Committee. In 1973,… Read More
View New Durham A to Z Exhibit, 5:30pm -7pm, April 1 “B is for Brick” will launch the first quarterly rotation in the History Hub’s Durham A to Z exhibit area on Tuesday, April 1. Stop by the Hub at 500 W. Main that day for a party from… Read More
The following article by Dr. Steven A. Channing first appeared in the monthly column in the News and Observer and also in the Triangle Downtowner. The column features essays on Durham history by members of the MoDH’s History Advisory Committee. It’s hard to believe that it has been ten years since our film… Read More
Your support of the Museum of Durham History is an investment in our community. In many ways, Durham itself is our museum, with the Durham History Hub designed as the perfect starting point for exploring our community’s diverse heritage. Become a key part of making Durham’s stories… Read More
