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
The following article by Dr. Ray Gavins of Duke University 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. Following the Southern Conference on… Read More
The following article by historian and filmmaker Dr. Walter E. Campbell 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. Among the graves in Durham’s Maplewood Cemetery is that of Meliva… Read More
Around here we’re feeling pretty grateful to the Durham community for making our Grand Opening an amazing celebration of Durham. More than 1,000 people attended, and many of them participated in the day’s activities. A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, entertainers, and parade participants. We made… Read More
Wondering who’s in the Grand Opening History Parade? Curious about afternoon attractions? Here’s a sample of what to expect. Everyone loves a parade! Among those coming down Main Street in the 10am parade will be the Bull City Brawlers Roller Derby Team, costumed bagpipers, Durham’s own Tobacco Queen, and Civil… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is partnering with other individuals and organizations to reflect on the 50 year anniversary of the North Carolina Fund. We hope you’ll save the following dates: NOVEMBER 10-16, 2013 in Durham, NC Sunday, November 10 from 3-5 p.m. at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville… Read More
