Steve Channing (L) and Duncan Heron (R) at the dedication of the History Grove for Becky Melton Heron “The holiday season and New Year are traditional times to reflect on the gifts and blessings we enjoy, and to look ahead to new opportunities. This seems especially apt for… Read More
To prepare for the fast-approaching holiday season, we wanted to share a few updates on when the Museum of Durham History will be closed over the next couple weeks. As a way of showing appreciation to our staff and volunteers, the Museum will be closed on the following… Read More
The Museum of Durham History now proudly hosts a Little Free Library. A great new addition to our facilities, this free and accessible resource is the perfect match for MoDH. If you have any old books that are taking up space on the shelf, you now know… Read More
Top Left: The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. satellite display at NCCU Turner Law Building Top Right: Opening Reception of The Life and Legacy of Floyd B. McKissick Sr. at MoDH (courtesy of Brand Fortner) Bottom Left: Dorothy Kitchen at her History Grove (courtesy of Beth Mann, Durham… Read More
Farmer selling Thanksgiving turkeys outside warehouse where tobacco auction sales are being held. Durham, North Carolina, 1939. (Wolcott, M. P., photographer. Retrieved from the Library of Congress) To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we asked our own longtime… Read More
The last stop of our eclectic Dining Out in Durham Dining Series took us to Vin Rouge on October 19th for some incredible cuisine and conversation. Guests enjoyed a menu of seasonal French farm-to-table dishes and took a journey through Durham’s culinary history and transformation into… Read More
October 12th is a very special day for us because it’s our birthday! In 2013, the Museum of Durham History opened in its current space at 500 West Main Street, and there has been no slowing us down. We don’t want any presents or parties… Read More
As a way to celebrate the Museum’s 9th Birthday this coming Wednesday, we will be extending our Sunday hours from 12-5pm! We have found that Sundays are often our most popular days, so we decided to accommodate our fans by allowing extra time on the weekends to visit us. We… Read More
On August 27th, MoDH Operations Manager Clay Harrison accompanied the Story Kiosk to the Descendants Council event, hosted by the Friends of Geer Cemetery. It was great to see so many people present who are supporters of both organizations. While there, the Story Kiosk collected personal narratives… Read More
A new photo exhibition at the Museum of Durham History celebrates the final season of the North Carolina Central University baseball team. The Last Dance, an outdoor photographic essay mounted on banners under the Museum’s gazebo at 500 W. Main St., runs through November 6, 2022. Read More
