Men and women from a West Durham Baptist Church Sunday School class enjoy barbecue in a backyard in Brookstown, ca. 1940. Much of Brookstown, including the West Durham Baptist Church, was demolished by the construction of the Durham Freeway. Photograph by Wiley Bowling, donated by Clara Bowling. Read More
“Cornbread and beans And those good old collard greens Keep your skillet good and greasy all the time, time, time Skillet good and greasy all the time” … Read More
Buskers Under The Gazebo May 15th We’re SO excited to be part of the Third Friday fun and host live music under the Gazebo at the Hub. Stop by to enjoy some funky-jazzy-cool music as you make the rounds downtown and check out our new exhibit, F… Read More
Vincent Enoch, Museum volunteer, was honored recently by NCCU for his service to the Museum of Durham History. Vincent has donated his graphic design skills ever since the Grand Opening in 2013. In addition to exhibit design, he has spent countless hours working on a number of print and online… Read More
Maize, or corn, has been grown in North Carolina for thousands of years. Native Americans, who baked bread by open fires, shared this method with European settlers and enslaved African Americans. Enslaved people were given cornmeal as a regular ration. Cornbread and hush puppies have remained a constant on dinner… Read More
In August 1962, four students, including Joycelyn McKissick and Guytana Horton, protested racial segregation at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant, and were arrested and sentenced to 30-day jail terms. In response, over 1000 persons staged a massive demonstration at Howard Johnson’s later that month. The protests reached a crescendo… Read More
On April 12, the Museum held Durham’s first major event commemorating the end of the Civil War. Music from those years and pertinent dramatic readings highlighted the Sunday afternoon event, which was carried out in collaboration with the Durham County Library. Catch up on photos and commentary via the… Read More
As we prepare to open the Durham Beginnings exhibit, we’d like to say a very special thank you to the sponsors who have made it possible:… Read More