Did you or someone you know save baseball cards? If so, check out the collection. One of those cards might be worth more than $2 million dollars. (You heard right. Six zeroes.) And did you know that card has roots right here in Durham? In fact, the whole baseball card phenomenon… Read More
Did you know that one of the country’s most classic novelties began as a flashy advertising tool with roots right here in Durham? That’s right! The baseball card was once used by savvy businessmen to boost sales, and is now enjoyed as a timeless collectible. Durham and the Rise of… Read More
Kick off your Valentine’s weekend on Friday, Feb. 12th, 6PM-8PM at Love Is On The Air, a listening party and cocktail hour showcasing stories of love (or “Love Notes”) recorded in our Story Room. The stories were recorded in conjunction with Audio Under the Stars from Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies. Toast… Read More
Our “Museum Without Walls” program continues to spread its wings in the community: A is for Advertising through G is for Geography of our Durham A-Z series have a new home, but they didn’t fly too far from the nest. They’re just across the street at Durham Amtrak Station. Whether you’re waiting for… Read More
On Friday, January 15, the Museum of Durham History will host an event celebrating its latest Our Bull City exhibition, Durham Rotary Club Centennial: Serving Durham and the World Since 1915. The no-cost, public party will be held at the Durham History Hub, 500 West Main St., from 5:30pm until… Read More
Thanks to your support, we have had a great 2015! Our amazing volunteer staff deserves much of the credit for providing such a warm, well-informed experience for visitors. We would also like to acknowledge some of our partnerships/friendships in Durham, which have helped us grow as an organization, allowing us… Read More
We continue to preserve memories in our Story Room, and now you can easily listen in! Along with being archived in the North Carolina Collection at the Durham County Library, our recordings are available for listening in their entirety on our Soundcloud page. Pick a playlist like… 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