As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the power of community and the joy of giving. A key part of our exhibit, 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember, is the story of Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols, P.A., who not only was a pioneer in the… Read More
It’s been an exciting week for the Museum of Durham History! We were thrilled to participate in two fantastic events that celebrate the rich history and culture of our city with Preservation Durham and Research Triangle Park. Brand Fortner at Preservation Durham’s 50th Love Myoung at… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is pleased to welcome Geoff Durham, President and CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, to its Board of Directors. Geoff joins the Museum’s leadership team at a time of dynamic growth and opportunity, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in community development… Read More
This holiday season, the Museum wants to highlight some events in our community, hosted by a few of our history-focused and local partner organizations. Make sure to get out and support our friends… November Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center – Storytelling with Indigenous Memories Take… Read More
Durham is proudly hosting NC Comicon this Saturday and Sunday, November 9th-10th, at the Durham Convention Center. We welcome all cosplayers and convention goers to stop by the Museum to grab a Museum of Durham History canvas tote bag, FREE with proof of Comicon ticket purchase. And… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is honored to be featured in a recent publication on Duke Today, spotlighting the opening of our new exhibit, 100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember. Credited to Chris Vilorio, the article includes a… Read More
THIS POSITION IS FILLED AND HAS NOW CLOSED. Development Director Detailed Position Description The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the… Read More
In observance of Juneteenth, the Museum of Durham History will be CLOSED on Wednesday, 6/19. The youngest of the federally-recognized holidays, Juneteenth has only recently been widely acknowledged by Americans outside of the Black community. As a city rich with African American history, Durham has a lot to offer this… Read More
The Museum of Durham History wants to wish a very happy graduation season to North Carolina Central University, Duke University and all Triangle students! A special congratulations to our student-volunteers & interns, and our very own Operations Manager Clay Harrison, for their academic success! We wanted to include another… Read More
The original quilt was created for the Museum of Durham History, completed in January of 2017. The Memories of Durham Story Quilt celebrates Durham’s shared heritage, depicted in cloth. The quilt is based on oral histories recorded for the Museum of Durham History Story… Read More