As part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) initiative to provide work for millions of job seekers following the Great Depression, the Federal Writers’ Project produced hundreds of publications, including local histories and oral histories. One of the projects, Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States, was… Read More
We are pleased to announce that the Museum of Durham History has received a very generous gift of $50,000 made possible by Dr. Thomas H. Krakauer, founding chair of the museum’s board of directors. The museum will use the donation to support 2019-20 operations and to fund an… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is delighted to announce the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors as well as the return of two former members! Our board provides key leadership for the Museum in carrying out its mission of telling Durham’s stories. Our newest members have… Read More
The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools and cultural institutions like the Museum of Durham History to temporarily close their doors and has created a spike in demand for alternative learning resources. We want to bring… Read More
Since the Museum of Durham History closed its physical doors in March to help stop the spread of Covid-19, we have been working hard to stay connected to our community and to engage with them virtually. Here are some of the ways we have worked with our partners and shared… Read More
Keeping a journal, writing notes, and recording your thoughts can be helpful in times like these. Reflecting on your experience throughout the COVID-19 crisis is important and your perspective could some day be a useful record for people studying the history of this pandemic. Help us record the local experience… Read More
We were terribly saddened by the heartbreaking news that Mr. Kenneth Edmonds, publisher of The Carolina Times, had passed on Saturday. A wonderful friend and supporter of the museum, Mr. Edmonds carried on the legacy of his grandfather, Louis Austin, and his mother, Vivian Edmonds, as he served as General Manager… Read More
Digital resources are very important for the Museum of Durham History when it conducts research for exhibits. Over the next few weeks, the Museum will post a scavenger hunt that will guide you through some of the sources we use to help explore Durham’s history. The Duke… Read More
Keeping a journal, writing notes, and recording your thoughts can be helpful in times like these. Reflecting on your experience throughout the COVID-19 crisis is important and your perspective could some day be a useful record for people studying the history of this pandemic. Help us record the local experience… Read More
Digital resources are very important for the Museum of Durham History when it conducts research for exhibits. Over the next few weeks, the Museum will post a scavenger hunt that will guide you through some of the sources we use to help explore Durham’s history. The Durham County Library… Read More