The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to announce the hiring of Treat Harvey as its new full-time Director of Development. Treat (she/her), who brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to Durham’s cultural and nonprofit community, will lead the Museum’s fundraising efforts to support its mission of… Read More
We had an amazing turnout at the Museum of Durham History’s Pumpkin Patch and Mini Fall Festival this past weekend, with over 100 people celebrating the season with us! Families enjoyed free donuts, apple cider, face painting for the kids, and a fun photo area featuring none other than the… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is honored to be featured in a recent publication on Duke Today, spotlighting the opening of our new exhibit, 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember. Credited to Chris Vilorio, the article includes a… Read More
We had a special visit yesterday from the Duke Fellowship Program, a great group of students committed to assisting local non-profits! The Museum is grateful to be included in this group of organizations for a 3rd year. Some past projects that Fellows have worked on include the publication of… Read More
On Friday, September 20th, the Museum of Durham History officially unveiled its new exhibit, 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember, here at 500 West Main Street. The event was very well-received and had an amazing turnout. Guest speakers included Stelfanie Williams from the Duke Office… Read More
On July 12, as part of the ongoing “History Among Friends” collaborative series between the MoDH and the Friends of the Durham Library, the heavy rain moved on from Durham just in time to allow a sizable audience to make their way to Books Among Friends to… Read More
THIS POSITION IS FILLED AND HAS NOW CLOSED. Development Director Detailed Position Description The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the… Read More
As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we’re reflecting on the many ways our community has come together to celebrate and preserve Durham’s rich history. One of our most cherished initiatives is the History Groves program, and we need YOUR HELP to… Read More
In observance of Juneteenth, the Museum of Durham History will be CLOSED on Wednesday, 6/19. The youngest of the federally-recognized holidays, Juneteenth has only recently been widely acknowledged by Americans outside of the Black community. As a city rich with African American history, Durham has a lot to offer this… Read More
The Museum of Durham History, in collaboration with the Friends of the Durham Library, has launched an engaging author series titled “History Among Friends.” Hosted at the cozy and welcoming Books Among Friends store, this series brings together authors, Durham-lovers, and curious book shoppers for an intimate exploration… Read More
