Buskers Under The Gazebo May 15th We’re SO excited to be part of the Third Friday fun and host live music under the Gazebo at the Hub. Stop by to enjoy some funky-jazzy-cool music as you make the rounds downtown and check out our new exhibit, F… Read More
Vincent Enoch, Museum volunteer, was honored recently by NCCU for his service to the Museum of Durham History. Vincent has donated his graphic design skills ever since the Grand Opening in 2013. In addition to exhibit design, he has spent countless hours working on a number of print and online… Read More
Maize, or corn, has been grown in North Carolina for thousands of years. Native Americans, who baked bread by open fires, shared this method with European settlers and enslaved African Americans. Enslaved people were given cornmeal as a regular ration. Cornbread and hush puppies have remained a constant on dinner… Read More
On April 12, the Museum held Durham’s first major event commemorating the end of the Civil War. Music from those years and pertinent dramatic readings highlighted the Sunday afternoon event, which was carried out in collaboration with the Durham County Library. Catch up on photos and commentary via the… Read More
As we prepare to open the Durham Beginnings exhibit, we’d like to say a very special thank you to the sponsors who have made it possible:… Read More
Get out your party clothes and show your support for the Museum of Durham History by making your reservation for an exclusive celebration on May 1st at 5:30PM at Mateo Bar de Tapas, located at 109 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham. You are invited to a foodie fundraiser with MATEO and SCRATCH guiding… Read More
The Museum has been invited to share its innovative museum model at a special event happening alongside the American Alliance for Museums national conference in Atlanta later this month. Each year, The Museum Group, a top-tier museum consulting organization, hosts a series of “Conversations,” special programs that… Read More
Gather at the Hub this Sunday, April 12, at 3pm to immerse yourself in sounds and stories from Durham’s surprising Reconstruction years. Music Under the Gazebo: Music and Lore of the Civil War, will feature live music from the Civil War era, a dramatic reading about the Bennett Place… Read More