Category: News
Posted on May 25, 2017
The Museum of Durham History has spent this month working on a special Challenge Fund Drive to raise $2,500 during the month of May to receive an additional $2,500 from an anonymous donor. We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our goal, and well before the May 31 deadline! We… Read More
Posted on May 22, 2017
Duke Performances and the Museum of Durham History Receive National Awards to Strengthen Understanding Between Muslim and Non-Muslim Communities May 22, 2017, Durham, NC — The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, an extension of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, recently announced the 11 recipients nationwide of its annual… Read More
Posted on May 12, 2017
We are just past the mid-point of the month, so it’s time for an update on our May match challenge to reach $5,000. As of today (Friday the 19th) we have raised $1,575 of our goal of $2,500! It’s because of YOU that we have been able… Read More
Posted on May 4, 2017
The Museum of Durham History has built a solid foundation with proven results because of the incredible support we’ve received from you. Now we need to use our momentum to move ahead with a vibrant agenda of new exhibits and programming guaranteed to make our community’s heritage part of Durham’s everyday… Read More
Posted on May 4, 2017
Update Saturday May 13, 8:25 AM: Due to rain & slick road conditions, we have decided to reschedule today’s bike ride w/ Bike Durham to a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience and will let you know the makeup date. We’ll be looking forward to it! Update: Please… Read More
Posted on April 25, 2017
Join us on Thursday, April 27, from 6PM-8PM, as the Museum of Durham History, in coordination with the Art of Cool Project, kicks off the Art of Cool Festival weekend with an event celebrating a new exhibit that tells Durham’s jazz story. You are invited to attend the FREE… Read More
Posted on February 14, 2017
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by telling Durham why we love it? We’ve had quite a bit of help in that department over the last several weeks, and on Friday, Feb. 10 the MoDH held a party to celebrate the #loveDURM photo contest, which asked Durhamites… Read More
Posted on January 31, 2017
Since we announced late last year that Executive Director Katie Spencer was transitioning to a new role, we have been impressed with the response from candidates interested in taking the helm of the MoDH. The board of directors has been hard at work vetting a number of highly qualified individuals… Read More
Posted on January 12, 2017
Just in time for Valentine’s Day residents across the Bull City will have a chance to share what they love about Durham in the first ever #loveDURM photo contest! The concept is simple: take a photo of what makes you love Durham and post it to social media with the hashtag… Read More
Posted on December 20, 2016
The Museum of Durham History is excited to be included in this year’s Indy Week Give Guide! Supporting the MoDH via the Give Guide! is a fun and easy way to show your Durham pride this holiday season…plus, you can win some cool prizes: $100 or more &… Read More