The Museum of Durham History is heartbroken for our neighbors and fellow Durhamites affected by the tragic explosion this morning. We see so many of their faces on a daily basis, and our thoughts are with them today. We want to thank Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham Police Department, Durham Fire Department, and… Read More
Join us at MoDH on Friday, April 12, from 6pm to 8pm for our “Community, Kids, and Pioneers” event where we will mark the opening of our Durham 150 exhibit series. Consider this a “pre-party” for the opening celebration at American Tobacco Campus on… Read More
Welcome to the Supporters of Durham 150 newsletter, designed to keep those interested in Durham’s sesquicentennial updated on all the planning activities surrounding the yearlong event. Save the Date: The Durham 150 Opening Celebration Presented by Aetna We can’t celebrate Durham’s birthday without you! Check out the … Read More
On March 15th, the Museum of Durham History hosted Drawing Democracy, a pop-up exhibit on the history of gerrymandering in North Carolina. This event was part of our ongoing programming for the Louis Austin and the Carolina Times exhibit. Members of Historians for a Better Future, the organization who developed the… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is a proud partner in the Durham 150 efforts, including the special screening of THE BEST OF ENEMIES at The Carolina Theatre on March 19 at 7PM. We have an exclusive offer for those who did not get the chance to buy tickets to this now… Read More
THE BEST OF ENEMIES, a timely, inspiring civil rights drama debuts in theaters nationwide on April 5, bringing national attention to Durham’s civil rights history during our 150th anniversary year. We’re pleased to announce THE BEST OF ENEMIES Durham Special Screening at The Carolina Theatre… Read More
Welcome to the Supporters of Durham 150 newsletter, designed to keep those interested in Durham’s sesquicentennial updated on all the planning activities surrounding the yearlong event. Opening Celebration The Opening Celebration Committee is planning a celebratory event to bring the community together and formally kick off the anniversary on… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to be nominated as part of Durham Magazine’s “Best of Durham” in 2019! We know it’s a hard choice because Durham has so many great cultural institutions, but we would love for you to vote for MoDH as we continue to bring you… Read More
Guest blog post from our friends at the Durham Arts Council Who or what represents Durham to you? The Durham Arts Council is asking visual artists to submit work that captures the spirit and diversity of the Bull City. Selected pieces will be included in the upcoming exhibit… Read More
Please join us at the Museum of Durham History on Friday, February 15th from 6-8pm as we host an author discussion as part of our celebration of Black History Month and ongoing programming related to the Louis Austin and the Carolina Times exhibit. Curator and Louis Austin biographer Dr. Jerry… Read More