The New York Times recently ran a piece in the Travel section about Durham as a cultural destination in the South. Titled 36 Hours in Durham, reporter Ingrid Williams highlighted multiple great spots around town to visit, from sight-seeing to drinks to outdoor recreation. While they… Read More
For September’s Third Friday, with major support from Durham Merchants Association Charitable Fund and Durham Central Park, we hosted Movie Night in Durham Central Park, showing the classic E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. A great crowd of all ages turned out for a beautiful night under the stars (how fitting), and… Read More
For our $10K for 10 Years Challenge during the month of June, we had a fundraising goal of $10,000 to kick off the MoDH’s upcoming 2023-2024 programming. We have been tirelessly documenting the donations as they came in over the last few weeks, and are thrilled… Read More
Our friends at the Durham Book Club have presented us with a challenge: to decipher clues about the 1914 Durham fire to uncover the secrets and find your fortune. Read the articles on THIS WEBPAGE to discover 4 facts hidden throughout and submit your answers to win a… Read More
Eagles celebrating the 1989 Championship win. Photo Courtesy of NCCU Athletic Department. In preparation for the upcoming, nostalgia-inducing exhibit, Stranger Times, we are bringing you several stories throughout June of some of Durham’s greatest 1980s events. For some, these stories might be interesting Bull City trivia from way… Read More
Triangle Lesbian and Gay Pride March named “Out Today, Out to Stay”, June 28th, 1986. Courtesy of NC Collections, Durham County Library. In preparation for the upcoming, nostalgia-inducing exhibit, Stranger Times, we are bringing you several stories throughout June of some of Durham’s greatest 1980s events. For some, these stories… Read More
The Museum of Durham History wants to wish all the dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day. We are dedicated to sharing the stories of extraordinary fathers from diverse backgrounds, eras, and walks of life. Right now, a remarkable father figure is currently featured at the MoDH, Floyd… Read More
“In recent years, a growing number of communities, including Durham, are recognizing the significance of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in our country. Signed into law on January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation granted freedom to all enslaved people in the Confederacy. But this freedom did not reach all Confederate… Read More
This past week, we welcomed school visits from both Carrington Middle School and Glenn Elementary School. Thankfully, the rain held off, so the roughly 200 students who visited enjoyed plenty of sidewalk chalk, history talks about brick buildings in Durham, and making their own commemorative bricks! A huge thanks to… Read More
In early celebration of our anniversary this coming October, we wanted to share some of the highlights from the Museum of Durham History over the past (almost) 10 years. This photo album would not be possible without YOU and your continued support of our staff, mission, and programming. Make sure… Read More