It has been a busy season for our traveling exhibits here at the Museum of Durham History. Last week, we installed L is for Legacy in Spring Valley Elementary, a biographical display on Floyd McKissick Sr. and a perfect complement to Black History Month school curriculum. In fact, Spring Valley students… Read More
In partnership with Durham Public Schools, the Museum sent an updated version of its Faces of Durham exhibit to Ms. Turquoise Parker’s Media Center at Lakewood Elementary School, making history more accessible than ever to her students. The MoDH team had a chance to spend time with Ms. Parker… Read More
On Friday, February 7th, the Museum led a presentation on Durham Civil Rights for residents of The Forest at Duke. After a brief history on the work of Martin Luther King, Jr., Floyd McKissick Sr., Pauli Murray, and other activists who worked in Durham, the conversation included memories and anecdotes… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to see board member Ruth Dzau featured as the Volunteer of the Week from The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center! Ruth Dzau has been an integral member of the Museum of Durham History’s Board of Directors for many years, bringing a… Read More
As a nonprofit museum, we rely on the financial support of individuals, foundations, and corporations, as well as Durham County and the City of Durham to mount our exhibits within the Museum building and to send our exhibits out beyond our walls. Your support makes… Read More
The Museum of Durham History was awash in heartfelt moments during the Names to Know banner exhibit, which was on view from September until mid-January. This special showcase, part of the Museum’s commemoration of 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember, highlights some of the individuals whose lives intersected… Read More
On Friday, January 17, the Museum of Durham History hosted a memorable opening event for its newest addition to the 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember exhibit. Titled Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz / Our History, Our Voice: Latinés at Duke, this student-curated banner exhibit highlights the significant contributions… Read More
Despite the frigid weather of late, the Museum is itching to travel! In our mission to serve as a “museum beyond walls” and as continuing programming for 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember, we have developed a traveling version of Durham A-Z: E is for ESP. Originally part… Read More
With the introduction of Our History, Our Voice, we will be removing the volunteer-curated sidewalk display of Duke-related Durham residents from various eras and industries who have profoundly impacted the community. Come visit the Museum this weekend for a last chance to appreciate these great folks!… Read More
As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the power of community and the joy of giving. A key part of our exhibit, 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember, is the story of Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols, P.A., who not only was a pioneer in the… Read More