October 12th is a very special day for us because it’s our birthday! In 2013, the Museum of Durham History opened in its current space at 500 West Main Street, and there has been no slowing us down. We don’t want any presents or parties… Read More
As a way to celebrate the Museum’s 9th Birthday this coming Wednesday, we will be extending our Sunday hours from 12-5pm! We have found that Sundays are often our most popular days, so we decided to accommodate our fans by allowing extra time on the weekends to visit us. We… Read More
On August 27th, MoDH Operations Manager Clay Harrison accompanied the Story Kiosk to the Descendants Council event, hosted by the Friends of Geer Cemetery. It was great to see so many people present who are supporters of both organizations. While there, the Story Kiosk collected personal narratives… Read More
A new photo exhibition at the Museum of Durham History celebrates the final season of the North Carolina Central University baseball team. The Last Dance, an outdoor photographic essay mounted on banners under the Museum’s gazebo at 500 W. Main St., runs through November 6, 2022. Read More
The Durham Rail Trail plan is ramping up and the Museum of Durham History wants to hear from you! Since the MoDH is at the planned trailhead, we are asking you to add your voice and share with community leaders & project planners why it is… Read More
During our Fiscal Year End Campaign this spring, we asked you, our supporters and friends, to meet a fundraising challenge goal of $25,000. We have been hard at work recording your generosity from the last days of our fiscal year and are very proud to announce… Read More
New Director of Education Programs and Exhibits to boost student engagement Michelle Needham will become the Director of Education Programs and Exhibits with the Museum of Durham History in July. The Museum board created the new full-time position to support its goals of expanding educational outreach… Read More
On Saturday, May 28th, of Memorial Day Weekend, the Museum is celebrating the dedication of a History Grove for Larry Stogner. Mr. Stogner anchored the local Durham ABC-11 News Channel for 40 years before his passing in 2016. This new History Grove was… Read More
On Friday, May 13th, the Museum treated its volunteers to a night-out at the Durham Bulls! It was a fun-filled night of fireworks, Pie Pushers pizza, and a Bulls win 6-3 over the Gwinnett Stripers. Below are some great pictures of all the great people who help to… 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