A Library Fest 2025 Recap by the Museum of Durham History On Saturday, April 12, the Museum of Durham History, Durham County Library, and Durham Library Foundation welcomed community members for an unforgettable panel discussion honoring the life and legacy of Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols—known lovingly to many… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is excited to continue our mission of being a “museum beyond walls” and bringing exhibits directly to the public by attending different farmer’s markets over the coming months. With generous support from PNC, we kicked things off on Saturday, April 26th, with a visit to… Read More
On Friday, April 25th, the MoDH and the Friends of Geer Cemetery welcomed a great crowd of special friends for the opening event of our new exhibit, Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery. Guests enjoyed the meticulously curated exhibit, complete with cherished artifacts loaned by the Friends, and interactive… Read More
This past weekend, Treat Harvey and Clay Harrison had the opportunity to represent the Museum of Durham History at the North Carolina Museums Council’s 2025 Conference in Raleigh, NC. While there, they connected with several North Carolina museum institutions, and got to promote the Museum’s mission and programming on the state level. Read More
The Museum of Durham History is excited to announce that our traveling exhibit, Durham A-Z: E is for ESP is now on display at the Duke Medical Center Library & Archives! This fascinating exhibit explores the groundbreaking work of J.B. and Louisa Rhine and the Duke University Parapsychology Laboratory, which… Read More
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
