The MoDH partners with local organizations to establish “History Groves”: small groves of native plants, a bench, and a plaque to honor those who played significant roles in creating our unique community. Here visitors can pause and reflect, and every site has a durable marker naming the honoree. Check out a… Read More
By Maxwell S. Joseph The Snow Building is a bridge between the past and future of Durham. Read More
Friday, October 20 will mark the 75th anniversary of a landmark gathering of Negro academicians, journalists, and activists on the campus of North Carolina College at Durham. This gathering tackled several looming civil rights issues facing black citizens during the World War II era. The… Read More
Hope you plan to come by the Workshop and visit with us. We’ll be recording your thoughts and memories of the Belt Line with our video “Storykiosk”, as well good ol’ fashioned voice recorders. Looking forward to it! Check out the Storykiosk in action: … Read More
Many in Durham have heard the Teer name, but few know the backstory of the man and company he founded. A crippling injury, clashes with Jim Crow-era violence, Blue Ridge Parkway contribution, even Cherry Point rattlesnakes — these are just a few of the details found in a tale that… Read More
Human history is more than a lifeless list of dates and events. It is the story of people. The Museum of Durham History uses such stories to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry and promote an understanding about diverse perspectives about the Durham community. To be responsible, a museum must include… Read More
Executive Director, Museum of Durham History Interested applicants, scroll down and follow the link to apply. The museum has reopened its search for a new leader. Katie Spencer, the founding Executive Director, recently stepped down to focus on curatorial interests, and Director of Operations Patrick Mucklow stepped up to serve as Interim… Read More
More than sixty friends and family gathered in Solite Park to honor Louis E. Austin, crusading editor/publisher of The Carolina Times from 1927 to 1971. It was a lively event, with attendees volunteering many personal stories about Louis Austin, a friend, mentor, civic leader and inspiration during more than… Read More
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
On Sunday, June 18 from 1PM-3PM the Museum of Durham History and Bike Durham are going to celebrate Father’s Day for Biking Durham’s HiSTORIES, a leisurely five-mile tour through downtown Durham and the American Tobacco Campus, which was originally scheduled for May 13. This ride will happen rain or… Read More
