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The Stories That Built Durham at DCL Library Fest

Your story matters. Share it. Preserve it. Join us at this year’s Durham County Library Library Fest! Sit down with the MoDH Story Squad to record a 10-minute oral history and become a part of Durham’s living history. Your story will be featured on the Museum of Durham History’s website… Learn More

A Talk With the Authors: Miracle Road

Join the Museum of Durham History as we team up with Mack and Allen Paul to discuss their upcoming book, Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park. Hear the authors discuss RTP’s history, how they conducted their research, and the implications of their work. Drawing from… Learn More

Exhibit Opening- To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride

In May 2026, we’ll debut To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride, exploring the backlash to “Anti-discrimination Week” and the diverse coalition that advanced inclusion and reshaped Durham’s political and social landscape 40 years ago. Event details… Learn More