On June 20, 2026, the Museum was thrilled to honor Jean Bradley Anderson with a commemorative History Grove plaque and bench. Jean Anderson has been instrumental in preserving the history and environment of our city, county, and state. She is the author of several… Read More
On Friday, May 15, the Museum of Durham History opened our most recent exhibit To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall and the Origins of Durham Pride. With nearly 200 people in attendance, it was one of the Museum’s largest opening events to date!… Read More
Spring of 2026 has been one for the books! From Black History Month presentations, to field trips, and exhibit openings we have had one of our busiest Spring seasons yet, and we are so grateful. February and March were filled with opportunities to teach the public about Durham’s rich and… Read More
The Museum of Durham History was thrilled to have over 500 students visit us this school year! As April comes to a close, we near the end of our fabulous field trip season, and we are so grateful to all of the students and teachers who came to the Museum… Read More
Did you miss The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat earlier this month? Don’t worry, we have more for you! Panelists John Atkins and Robb Teer Jr., both involved in building RTP over the years, joined host Leoneda Inge on WUNC’s popular radio show, Due South, on February 17… Read More
Over 100 people came out on February 5th to hear The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat at the Durham Arts Council. We were absolutely overjoyed to see such an amazing turnout! The discussion took place in Durham Arts Councils’ PSI Theater, and was moderated by Virginia “Ginny”… Read More
On Thursday, February 5, we’re heading across the street to Durham Arts Council’s PSI Theater (120 Morris Street) and invite you to join us for an evening of conversation and discovery, exploring the origins of one of North Carolina’s most influential innovations, Research Triangle Park. Beginning… Read More
Thanks to all our donors who showed up for the Museum of Durham History during the year-end giving season — 60 donors came through with $30,725.05 – an amazing and generous response to our appeal! I am not even counting a gift that came in yesterday… Read More
As the Museum of Durham History looks toward a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, we are continually inspired by the creativity and care that our community brings to imagining Durham’s future. This year, as we reflect on what is possible at our site at 500 W. Main… Read More
Happy Holidays Durham! This season we are reflecting on why we do what we do, and the amazing people who help us share our city’s history. We got to sit down with new board member, Renée Clark, who had this to say: “Reflecting on why I joined the Museum of… Read More
