The Museum of Durham History recently had the pleasure of facilitating a donation of Durham-Orange County Medical Society Auxiliary Scrapbooks to Duke University Medical Center Archives. The Auxiliary was made up doctors’ wives and set out to support the men’s Medical Society as well as to provide social opportunities among families. The scrapbooks… Read More
On July 20th, MoDH staff, along with other members of the Durham Humanities Alliance, convened at Five Points Plaza to share “Free History Lessons” on Durham’s Confederate monument. MoDH has been working closely with other local humanities organizations and Historians for a Better Future, a Raleigh-based public history group, to… Read More
Students enrolled in the Documentary Video Intensive Course at Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies recently a filmed short film about one of the quilters who created the Story Quilt, which is on display in the MoDH Story Room. Thanks to CDS & Wisam Al-Jafari and Garrett Johnson for producing… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is delighted to announce the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors. Our board provides key leadership for the Museum in carrying out its mission of telling Durham’s stories. Our newest members have been serving the Durham community for years and… Read More
Last August the Museum was able to host a workshop for local educators on digital resources pertaining to Durham History, thanks in part to the generosity of the Duke Energy Foundation. Duke Energy Foundation has graciously renewed its support for the program for the upcoming year by awarding a… Read More
In May, two of the Museum’s long-time volunteers were invited to attend a special luncheon hosted by the Triangle Volunteer Center. This gathering of Key Volunteers recognized the service of individuals in the community who are providing service to over 30 local organizations and their causes. We are so grateful… Read More
Like the stories we collect, the Museum of Durham History’s mission—and the partnership we have with you—is uniquely Durham. For the past 5 years, you have made it possible for the Museum to highlight stories that give Durham its character as a spirited and diverse community! This year, our Board of… Read More
Did you know that the Museum of Durham History is primarily staffed by volunteers? It’s true, and we couldn’t do it without them! This group is made up of dedicated community members (even some from Raleigh and Chapel Hill!) who have a passion for serving the public and sharing Durham’s… Read More
We are humbled by the success of our Building Bridges through Good Faith exhibit opening event! Thanks to the estimated 300 people in attendance for helping us celebrate the culminating event for this year long project. Between the amazing jazz performance courtesy of the NCCU Jazz Studies program and homemade carrot cake, bean soup,… Read More
The following article, by Jerry Gershenhorn, Professor of History at NCCU first appeared in the monthly column in the News and Observer and also in the Triangle Downtowner. The column featured essays on Durham history by members of the MoDH’s History Advisory Committee. During the early- and mid-twentieth century, when white supremacists and Jim Crow… Read More