Pictured Above: MoDH’s Volunteer Appreciation Event attendees hear from Exec. Director Patrick Mucklow. Not all volunteers are photographed. What a wonderful celebration we had this past month, thanking our amazing volunteers! While not everyone could join us, we had a blast saying “THANK YOU” for… Read More
The Museum is gearing up for a festive season by bringing back a holiday favorite, starting on Black Friday: FREE cookies and hot cider every Friday through Sunday from Nov. 28–Dec. 21. Stop by, warm up, and enjoy the season with us. And that’s just the start— As we head… Read More
We’ve had some wonderful groups spending time at the Museum recently, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful for the energy local college students bring into our space. A group from the Duke University School of Medicine (pictured at bottom) stopped by to learn more about Durham’s Latino community and its history… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is proud to announce the new members of our Board of Directors. Our Board comprises a talented and deeply committed group of community leaders whose experience spans journalism, education, architecture, finance, communications, and nonprofit management. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge, perspective, and heart… Read More
On Saturday, October 11, the Museum of Durham History joined Friends of Geer Cemetery (FoGC) and Preservation Durham to offer a special guided tour of Geer Cemetery—our final program in the Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery series. On that crisp fall morning, attendees walked the… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to announce the hiring of Treat Harvey as its new full-time Director of Development. Treat (she/her), who brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to Durham’s cultural and nonprofit community, will lead the Museum’s fundraising efforts to support its mission of… Read More
On July 12, as part of the ongoing “History Among Friends” collaborative series between the MoDH and the Friends of the Durham Library, the heavy rain moved on from Durham just in time to allow a sizable audience to make their way to Books Among Friends to… Read More
THIS POSITION IS FILLED AND HAS NOW CLOSED. Development Director Detailed Position Description The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the… Read More
As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we’re reflecting on the many ways our community has come together to celebrate and preserve Durham’s rich history. One of our most cherished initiatives is the History Groves program, and we need YOUR HELP to… Read More
The museum had the honor of hosting Carrington Middle School teachers on Monday, August 22. The special opening was one stop on a team-building scavenger hunt through downtown Durham organized by ELA teacher, Amanda McCall. We wish all Durham teachers, students and school staff a successful 2022-23 school… Read More
