We have collected quite a few oral histories for our latest exhibit, Dining Out In Durham, and we just recently uploaded some of our favorites to our YouTube channel! Hear stories from local entrepreneurs and chefs about the origins of their culinary styles and how they influenced Durham’s food… Read More
Although mid-20th century cuisine across Durham consisted of many of the same southern dishes, the experiences of Black and White diners differed greatly in the Jim Crow south. While most White-owned restaurants refused to seat African Americans, Black-owned restaurants opened to provide safe and comfortable dining for local Blacks and… Read More
On Friday, May 6th, the NC Central Graduation Ceremony awarded some very important people with some very important degrees. NCCU honored the Royal Ice Cream Seven with degrees for Doctors in Humane Letters. Mary Clyburn Hooks and Virginia Williams were honored at the ceremony in-person, and the honorary… Read More
The Museum of Durham History just installed a great new piece of technology that is intended for the recording of oral histories up to 30 minutes long! Similar to our Video Story Kiosk, the purpose of this audio-dedicated device is to document the experiences of all Durhamites and visitors who… Read More
The Museum of Durham History has an exciting new exhibit and dining series opening in April and we need your help to spread the word and join us for a culinary blast from the past! Durham is recognized nationally as the “Tastiest Town in the South”… Read More
As we enter into one of MoDH’s top-12 favorite months of the year, it is time to celebrate Women’s History Month! With International Women’s Day on March 8th, here are a few resources to learn more about some of the great women of Durham. … Read More
If you have not seen it yet, make sure to check out the Digitized Historic Timeline right on our website! Have you ever found yourself here at the Museum spending countless hours scrolling through the historic timeline? Well, good news: now you can do it from the… Read More
Recognized nationally as “Tastiest Town in the South” and “America’s Foodiest Small Town,” Durham’s culinary culture is an eclectic mix of both traditional and classic southern food as well as international cuisine. MoDH is currently planning an exhibit that will highlight just some of the pioneering restaurants of Durham throughout… Read More
In the spirit of giving, we would like to thank the local small business community for their encouragement and collaboration with us over the years- we have come a long way thanks to their support! As we turn the page to 2022, we know you will be as excited as… Read More
Wow! Our trivia teams proved that they do in fact KNOW Durham! We had fifteen teams join the Museum of Durham for trivia on July 13th at Fullsteam Brewery. Our wonderful host Ernest Dollar entertained our audience with more history and stories. Despite some pretty tricky questions, the Regal Eagles… Read More