THE BEST OF ENEMIES, a timely, inspiring civil rights drama debuts in theaters nationwide on April 5, bringing national attention to Durham’s civil rights history during our 150th anniversary year. We’re pleased to announce THE BEST OF ENEMIES Durham Special Screening at The Carolina Theatre… Read More
Welcome to the Supporters of Durham 150 newsletter, designed to keep those interested in Durham’s sesquicentennial updated on all the planning activities surrounding the yearlong event. Opening Celebration The Opening Celebration Committee is planning a celebratory event to bring the community together and formally kick off the anniversary on… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to be nominated as part of Durham Magazine’s “Best of Durham” in 2019! We know it’s a hard choice because Durham has so many great cultural institutions, but we would love for you to vote for MoDH as we continue to bring you… Read More
Guest blog post from our friends at the Durham Arts Council Who or what represents Durham to you? The Durham Arts Council is asking visual artists to submit work that captures the spirit and diversity of the Bull City. Selected pieces will be included in the upcoming exhibit… Read More
Museum of Durham History- Durham 150 Community Curated Exhibits General Information: Throughout the spring and summer of 2019, the Museum of Durham History will feature a series of rotating exhibits curated by our community with the goal of providing a platform to share our city’s diverse stories. Museum staff will work… Read More
You may have heard the MoDH has been hard at work helping to lay the foundation for commemorating Durham’s 150th anniversary this year. We’d like you to be in the loop as we launch this campaign and lend your voice to the effort. Below is the latest correspondence… Read More
Was your New Year’s resolution to give back to your community? Volunteers play a crucial role at the Museum of Durham History through research, communications, guest interaction, and so much more. With thousands of visitors walking through our doors each year, our diverse group of volunteers provides a personal touch… Read More
Throughout the run of our Durham During the Great War exhibit, we highlighted the sacrifices of Durhamites at home and abroad during World War One. The Museum’s commemoration for the centennial anniversary of the war’s armistice culminated in a closing event which featured Duke University’s Dr. Adriane Lentz-Smith. The lecture, which was based… Read More
On Dec. 14, 2018, we had a wonderful evening celebrating the opening of our Louis Austin and the Carolina Times exhibit. Author and lead curator Dr. Jerry Gershenhorn of NCCU gave remarks about the life of Louis Austin. Current editor of the Carolina Times, Kenneth Edmonds, reflected on the legacy… Read More
Please join us on Friday December 14th from 6-8PM at the Museum of Durham History, 500 W. Main St., for the opening reception of our newest exhibit Louis Austin and the Carolina Times. This exhibit explores the life… Read More
