As an introduction to the oral histories that have recently been uploaded to our YouTube channel, the Museum of Durham History produced a video that combines highlights from those oral histories into common themes and topics. Great work by Marc Maximov for weaving these… Read More
The Durham Rail Trail plan is ramping up and the Museum of Durham History wants to hear from you! Since the MoDH is at the planned trailhead, we are asking you to add your voice and share with community leaders & project planners why it is… Read More
Last night, Tuesday July 19th, the Museum was hosted by COPA for our second installment in the 2022 Dining Series! The historical presentation from Bar Director Elizabeth Turnbull and the cuisine prepared by Chef Roberto Copa Matos were equally amazing, and we are truly… Read More
During our Fiscal Year End Campaign this spring, we asked you, our supporters and friends, to meet a fundraising challenge goal of $25,000. We have been hard at work recording your generosity from the last days of our fiscal year and are very proud to announce… Read More
Please join us on Thursday, July 21, from 7-9 PM at Bull City Ciderworks for a knowledge-filled night hosted by TP Trivia! Hint: Come study up at the Museum prior to the event- some of the answers might be found right in our exhibits. We will… Read More
We have collected quite a few oral histories for our latest exhibit, Dining Out In Durham, and we just recently uploaded some of our favorites to our YouTube channel! Hear stories from local entrepreneurs and chefs about the origins of their culinary styles and how they influenced Durham’s food… Read More
New Director of Education Programs and Exhibits to boost student engagement Michelle Needham will become the Director of Education Programs and Exhibits with the Museum of Durham History in July. The Museum board created the new full-time position to support its goals of expanding educational outreach… Read More
Now that we have many warm, sunny days to look forward to in the next few months, it’s time to add some fun events to your calendar. We have been busily planning and are excited to share our schedule of upcoming events with you (keep scrolling!). We kicked things off… Read More
Although mid-20th century cuisine across Durham consisted of many of the same southern dishes, the experiences of Black and White diners differed greatly in the Jim Crow south. While most White-owned restaurants refused to seat African Americans, Black-owned restaurants opened to provide safe and comfortable dining for local Blacks and… Read More
In the mid-1990s, Durham’s Latino population was about 2,000 people; today nearly 40,000 Durham residents are Latino. That growth has changed Durham economically, culturally, and socially. There are dozens of Hispanic restaurants, groceries, bakeries, and food trucks serving diverse Durham customers. Latinos in Durham come from many places in Central… Read More