On November 13-15, a class of “citizen curators” from Duke University held a pop-up exhibit in our Our Bull City exhibit space. Their exhibit, Resettlement Journeys: Central Africa to Durham,was created as part of a Service Learning course called “Issues in Global Displacement: Voix Francophones.” The students did a commendable job telling the stories… Read More
We were so happy to see everyone who joined us Oct. 24 as we explored downtown historic sites (as well as our very own History Hub) for Bike-A-Bull City! Fearless leader Ernie Dollar took riders on a leisurely tour that began and ended at Bull City Ciderworks, stopping at various sites to give… Read More
On October 16, along with the Hayti Heritage Center, we proudly introduced our newest exhibit Durham A-Z: H is for Hayti with a fabulous “Hayti at the Hub” party under the gazebo. Durhamites of all ages stopped by for a festive Third Friday to learn about the historic neighborhood… Read More
Celebrate! On Friday, Oct. 16, 6pm to 9pm, the Museum of Durham History and the Hayti Heritage Center are throwing a party, “Hayti at the Hub,” and everyone’s invited. Stop by the Durham History Hub at 500 W. Main St. to see the latest… Read More
You are cordially invited to the Museum of Durham History “Railroads of Durham” Pop-Up Exhibit, from 10am-1pm on Saturday, September 19, during the Durham Arts Council’s Centerfest Arts Festival. We will cover the five railroads that served Durham: Durham & Southern, Norfolk Southern, Norfolk… Read More
Do you have a start-up story? We want to record it. The Museum of Durham History is gathering stories around one of Durham’s most defining characteristics: the entrepreneurial spirit. If you have a story about starting something in… Read More
Share your memories. Tell us your love story. Romance, friendship, deep affection – we’re looking for all kinds of heartfelt relationships to commemorate in a recording session on Saturday, August 1. The Museum of Durham History and Audio Under the Stars, a project of Duke’s Center for… Read More
Plan an after-hours visit to the Hub this Friday to explore the world of a one-room schoolhouse, the historically significant Russell School, located in northern Durham County. Hear about efforts to restore and maintain this last local survivor of the Rosenwald School Initiative, which brought formal education… Read More
Ms. Ervin, right, at the dedication of the Ervin History Grove Dozens of well-wishers turned out for Lucille Ervin’s 108th birthday party at the site of her special present: a History Grove in her honor on the grounds of St. Mark AME Zion Church. The Ervin Grove… Read More
This summer, the Historic Russell School will present its first museum exhibition at the History Hub, June 9- December 31. The exhibition will coincide with the National Rosenwald Schools Conference, which is in Durham this June. The exhibition will tell the story of the Rosenwald schools, with particular… Read More