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
Reprinted with permission from The News & Observer, Raleigh NC Hayti, settled in the 1800s around Fayetteville and Pettigrew streets, grew into one of the South’s major black business centers – “the black Wall Street” as it was known. By the 1960s, however, parts of the… Read More
Dr. Aaron Moore’s efforts were responsible for dramatically improving literacy among African Americans and creating an educational system that uplifted generations of African Americans residing in rural North Carolina communities. Thanks to him, over 800 Rosenwald Schools were built in North Carolina. An exhibit about one such school, “The Historic Russell… 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
The History Hunt is a game happening during CenterFest 2015, in collaboration with the Durham Arts Council and the Museum of Durham History (located at the History Hub, 500 W. Main Street). Clues will be available HERE, at CenterFest information booths, the Museum of Durham History Booth,… Read More
The Museum of Durham History’s latest installment in the Durham A-Z series is G is for Geography and Growth, on display through October 14, 2015. This exhibit highlights how Durham’s unique geography influenced how and where people travelled and settled in Durham County. In conjunction with the new exhibit, community… Read More
The Museum of Durham History’s latest installment in the Durham A-Z series is G is for Geography and Growth, on display through October 14, 2015. This exhibit highlights how Durham’s unique geography influenced how and where people travelled and settled in Durham County. In conjunction with the new exhibit, community… Read More
You are cordially invited to the Museum of Durham History “Railroads of Durham” Pop-Up Exhibit, from 10am-1pm on Saturday, September 19, during the Durham Arts Council’s Centerfest Arts Festival. We will cover the five railroads that served Durham: Durham & Southern, Norfolk Southern, Norfolk… Read More
O’Kelley Chapel at the intersection of NC Hwy 751 and O’Kelly Chapel Rd (SR 1731), Chatham County. credit: Glenn Abbey via Wikipedia The Museum of Durham History’s latest installment in the Durham A-Z series is G is for Geography and Growth, on display through October 14, 2015. Read More
Do you have a start-up story? We want to record it. The Museum of Durham History is gathering stories around one of Durham’s most defining characteristics: the entrepreneurial spirit. If you have a story about starting something in… Read More