Category: Exhibits
Posted on July 25, 2014
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
Posted on July 1, 2014
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
Posted on June 25, 2014
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
Posted on June 13, 2014
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
Posted on June 11, 2014
The Museum of Durham History was thrilled to work with students at DSA and Duke. The students have collaborated to curate an exhibit on display in the Hub through Saturday June 11. Stop by and see it, or check out their work online. Read More
Posted on February 24, 2014
Posted on August 2, 2013
Wondering what will be in the History Hub when it opens October 12, 2013? Wonder no more! Look Beyond the Windows: We believe that some of the best learning opportunities are things that people see everyday in downtown Durham. This exhibit looks out the… Read More
Posted on July 9, 2012
The exciting news around here is that we’ve just wrapped up round 1 of exhibit planning and have eight renderings that show preliminary plans for the History Hub. They include panels that show Durham “then” and “now” as you look out the windows of the Hub, a map and interactive timeline, a… Read More