You are cordially invited to the Museum of Durham History “Railroads of Durham” Pop-Up Exhibit, from 10am-1pm on Saturday, September 19, during the Durham Arts Council’s Centerfest Arts Festival. We will cover the five railroads that served Durham: Durham & Southern, Norfolk Southern, Norfolk… Read More
Do you have a start-up story? We want to record it. The Museum of Durham History is gathering stories around one of Durham’s most defining characteristics: the entrepreneurial spirit. If you have a story about starting something in… Read More
Share your memories. Tell us your love story. Romance, friendship, deep affection – we’re looking for all kinds of heartfelt relationships to commemorate in a recording session on Saturday, August 1. The Museum of Durham History and Audio Under the Stars, a project of Duke’s Center for… Read More
Plan an after-hours visit to the Hub this Friday to explore the world of a one-room schoolhouse, the historically significant Russell School, located in northern Durham County. Hear about efforts to restore and maintain this last local survivor of the Rosenwald School Initiative, which brought formal education… Read More
Ms. Ervin, right, at the dedication of the Ervin History Grove Dozens of well-wishers turned out for Lucille Ervin’s 108th birthday party at the site of her special present: a History Grove in her honor on the grounds of St. Mark AME Zion Church. The Ervin Grove… Read More
This summer, the Historic Russell School will present its first museum exhibition at the History Hub, June 9- December 31. The exhibition will coincide with the National Rosenwald Schools Conference, which is in Durham this June. The exhibition will tell the story of the Rosenwald schools, with particular… Read More
It all starts April 12th, 3pm, at the Hub April 1865 was a turning point for our country and our community. It marked the end of the Civil War, our nation’s bloodiest conflict, but here in Durham, 1865 ushered in an economic boom. The city established its first textile mills,… Read More
The Museum will host a tasty event, limited to 60 participants, on Friday, May 1, to open the F is for Food exhibit, the newest installment in the Hub’s Durham A-Z series. The evening will begin at Mateo Bar de Tapas as these 60 participant sponsors celebrate “food… Read More
