Preservation Durham and The Museum of Durham History are partnering to continue storytelling events during social distancing due to the spread of the coronavirus. On April 2, 9, and 16, at Noon, “street historian” John Schelp will be the guest presenter for a series of Facebook Live virtual presentations. Schelp… Read More
We are devastated by the passing of MaryAnn Black. She was a mainstay to so many wonderful efforts in Durham, and a good friend to many. Her support of the Museum of Durham History was always positive and thorough. As a founding board member, she invested as much effort into this… Read More
MoDH is committed to sharing ways for you to keep engaged with Durham’s stories from home. During this closure, we want to make sure you could still visit our current rotating exhibit A Creative Protest: MLK Comes to Durham, so it is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. Check it out… 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
During this time of heightened awareness for our common well being, we know that it is important to take “social distancing” into consideration while continuing to live life. And while the MoDH remains closed for the time being, there are still ways to engage with our community’s history… Read More
The Museum of Durham History wants you to know we take coronavirus very seriously, and that we are doing everything in our power do to ensure a safe, clean environment for our visitors and staff. We will be sanitizing our exhibit areas (including touchscreens and listening devices), our children’s… Read More
About the Museum of Durham History (MoDH) Located in the heart of Durham’s vibrant downtown, the Museum of Durham History is an emerging and innovative 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places and things to foster curiosity, encourage further exploration and promote and understanding of… Read More
Looking for ways to commemorate and reflect on the history and culture of the African American community? The Museum of Durham History is a great resource for local educators and families to learn more about the community’s African American history. Events John Harvey Wheeler, Black Banking, and the Economic… Read More
As part of the development of the Museum’s newest exhibit A Creative Protest: MLK Comes to Durham, our team worked with community members to gather their memories about Dr. King’s visits to Durham as well as his impact on the local Civil Rights Movement. Museum of Durham History board member… Read More
WOW! What an amazing evening honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Durham Civil Rights Movement with the opening of our A Creative Protest: MLK Comes to Durham exhibit. Thank you to the estimated 200 people who attended. We think everyone enjoyed the delicious apple pie cupcakes from the… Read More