The MoDH is very fortunate to work with a number of partners who generously lend their time, talents, and expertise to create the overall Museum of Durham History experience. We’d like to recognize these “History Heroes”, beginning with Theo Davis Printing, who generously produced the Durham and the Rise… Read More
Excerpted from exhibit Durham and the Rise of the Baseball Card, on display at the MoDH & Durham Bulls Athletic Park through Sept. 5, 2016. Baseball cards as we know them today began their life as advertising tools. After the Civil War, baseball increased in… Read More
As if this exhibit can’t get any better, we’re giving away prizes! All you have to do is complete the Scavenger Hunt, found here. You can also pick up a copy at the Durham Bulls’ Athletic Park portion of the exhibit AND at the MoDH. Finish the Hunt and pick… Read More
On Friday, June 17, 5pm-6pm, the Museum of Durham History and Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL) invite the public to attend a History Grove dedication ceremony on the plaza in front of the DCSL honoring the late Becky Melton Heron and other DCSL founders Howard Clement of late, Jack Preiss,… Read More
Photo courtesy of Durham County Library. View from Corcoran and Main after the fire of 1914, only a few storefronts survived. TELL US WHAT WE LEFT OUT The Museum of Durham History encourages civic participation in museum exhibits. The exhibit area Tell Us What We Left Out invites visitors to… Read More
The Museum is honored to welcome the Durham Symphony Orchestra on May 20, 5-8pm for a very special performance of ensembles as they celebrate 40 years of music and service to the community. This FREE Third Friday event is a “Friendraiser”, but you will still have the opportunity to contribute… Read More
To celebrate Bike Month, Bike Durham and the Museum of Durham History are teaming up on May 14, 1-3PM to take you on a tour of Tobacco Town on Two Wheels, a leisurely six-mile ride through downtown Durham. The no-cost family friendly ride will be led by local historian… Read More
Did you or someone you know save baseball cards? If so, check out the collection. One of those cards might be worth more than $2 million dollars. (You heard right. Six zeroes.) And did you know that card has roots right here in Durham? In fact, the whole baseball card phenomenon… Read More
Did you know that one of the country’s most classic novelties began as a flashy advertising tool with roots right here in Durham? That’s right! The baseball card was once used by savvy businessmen to boost sales, and is now enjoyed as a timeless collectible. Durham and the Rise of… Read More
On Friday evening, March 18th, at a free Pop-Up Event at the Museum of Durham History, Durham will have a chance to learn first-hand about Dr. Aaron McDuffie Moore, who helped shape the city we know today. Led by Moore’s great-great-granddaughter, Blake Hill-Saya, the 6pm – 8pm event will… Read More
