Category: Events
Posted on September 20, 2016
We had a wonderful turnout on Third Friday for the opening of Finding Each Other in History: Stories from LGBTQ+ Durham. We’d like to thank all of you who came by to support the exhibit, which was six years(!) in the making by curator Luke Hirst. Congratulations, Luke! The music of… Read More
Posted on September 6, 2016
The MoDH celebrates the unveiling of a new exhibit on Friday, September 16, 6pm to 8pm, at the Hub, 500 West Main Street downtown. Finding Each Other in History: Stories from LGBTQ+ Durham features personal narratives that illustrate how LGBTQ people in Durham have a long, but often invisible, history of overcoming adversity to… Read More
Posted on August 28, 2016
Our baseball card themed exhibit wrapped up with a big Family Day on August 13, complete with hot dogs, shaved ice, live music and a photo booth which posted some GREAT pictures on our Facebook page. We’d like to salute those who joined us this summer for the… Read More
Posted on August 3, 2016
Finding Each Other in History: Stories from LGBTQ+ Durham is a new exhibit opening at the Museum of Durham History on September 16, 2016. This citizen-curated Our Bull City exhibit features personal narratives that show how LGBTQ folks in Durham have a long, but often invisible, history of overcoming adversity to form community. This exhibit includes… Read More
Posted on July 25, 2016
The Museum of Durham History will host its first-ever Family Day on Saturday afternoon, August 13, from 2pm to 5:30pm, at the Hub, 500 West Main Street downtown. The no-charge event is a highlight of the two-part Baseball Cards exhibit currently on display at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and… Read More
Posted on June 1, 2016
On Friday, June 17, 5pm-6pm, the Museum of Durham History and Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL) invite the public to attend a History Grove dedication ceremony on the plaza in front of the DCSL honoring the late Becky Melton Heron and other DCSL founders Howard Clement of late, Jack Preiss,… Read More
Posted on May 24, 2016
Preservation Durham & the Nasher Museum’s Mural Rides begin May 28, which will take you from the Durham Farmer’s Market through downtown Durham to tour up to 13 historic murals. The FREE rides last approximately 90 minutes and are open to anyone with a bicycle. Docents will guide you on your tour… Read More
Posted on May 4, 2016
The Museum is honored to welcome the Durham Symphony Orchestra on May 20, 5-8pm for a very special performance of ensembles as they celebrate 40 years of music and service to the community. This FREE Third Friday event is a “Friendraiser”, but you will still have the opportunity to contribute… Read More
Posted on April 25, 2016
To celebrate Bike Month, Bike Durham and the Museum of Durham History are teaming up on May 14, 1-3PM to take you on a tour of Tobacco Town on Two Wheels, a leisurely six-mile ride through downtown Durham. The no-cost family friendly ride will be led by local historian… Read More
Posted on April 21, 2016
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Durham and the Rise of the Baseball Card event last Friday. We had a great time and hope you did, too. There were over 200 folks here, many of them young friends of the museum, here at 5 sharp, who were eagerly… Read More