The Museum of Durham History is pleased to welcome Geoff Durham, President and CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, to its Board of Directors. Geoff joins the Museum’s leadership team at a time of dynamic growth and opportunity, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in community development and business relations that will help deepen the Museum’s engagement with Durham’s vibrant business community.

As a board member, Geoff will play an instrumental role in forging connections between the Museum and the broader business sector, fostering partnerships that align with the Museum’s mission to tell Durham’s stories and celebrate the rich cultural fabric that makes the city and county unique. He will work closely with area corporations to introduce them to the Museum’s role in preserving and sharing Durham’s history, focusing on the importance of investing in the city’s arts, culture, and humanities to drive county-wide prosperity.

“We are thrilled to have Geoff Durham on our board,” said Museum Board Chair Bettina Umstead. “His experience and dedication to community engagement perfectly complement our mission. Geoff understands the power of Durham’s history and stories to bring people together, and we look forward to working with him to enhance our impact.”

Geoff has served as the President and CEO of the Durham Chamber of Commerce since 2016, where he has championed economic growth and community partnerships across the region. His commitment to promoting Durham’s unique assets and his vision for a thriving, inclusive community have made him a well-respected leader in the region. By joining the Museum of Durham History’s board, Geoff brings the business community’s perspective to the Museum’s strategic initiatives and will help to broaden corporate support for the Museum’s public programs and exhibitions.

“Durham’s history is an essential part of what makes this place special,” said Geoff Durham. “I am honored to join the Museum of Durham History’s board and look forward to helping expand its reach in the business community. I believe that a strong cultural foundation is key to the vitality of our society and workforce, and I am excited to help connect our businesses with the Museum’s mission.”

The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places, and events to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives on Durham’s past. Through exhibitions, events, and locally-based storytelling, the Museum seeks to engage residents and visitors alike in exploring Durham’s evolving identity. The Museum’s current exhibition, Duke 100: Names to Remember is currently on display through Spring 2025.

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