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The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The museum is putting its mission into action through a personal approach to history that sets this museum apart: an innovative, community model that engages with history through stories, the personal memories, experiences and family lore of our shared heritage.

Durham Elder Storyteller Project

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Playhouses & Picture Palaces: Historical Theaters of Downtown Durham

Movie Night @ Durham Central Park

Movie Night @ Dcp: Showing: My Name is Pauli Murray

The Museum is Opening Late

Eno-Fest 50TH Pop-UP

To Love and Live Free at Durham County Main Library

Dedication of the Jean Bradley Anderson History Grove

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MoDH presents at Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® (DRAR)

Honoring Jean: Dedication Event for the Jean Bradley Anderson History Grove

A Night of History, Pride, and Community – the opening event for To Love and Live Free!

A Super Busy Spring with the MoDH!

Learning in place at the MoDH!

Research Triangle Park’s Past, Present and Future on WUNC’s Due South

Our Fireside Chat Was A Huge Success!

Join Us Feb. 5 for “The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat”

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Guest blog: Reimagining Durham’s Paper Streets by Brenna Carpenter

Patrick Mucklow

Treat Harvey

Caleb Yount

Ariel Moore

Jean Bradley Anderson

❗❗Due to the rainy weather, we will reschedule KT Collective's Fringe Fest performance to Sunday at 4:30. We will still have a show tomorrow, Saturday, at the same time. #durham #bullcity #durhamnc #919 #FRINGE #free #cancelled

Today, get out and make your voice heard! Take part in shaping your community’s future. If you haven't already, make time to vote! We’re reminded of an important chapter in our city’s history that illustrates how local events and community involvement can shape a city’s future. Forty years ago, Mayor Wib Gulley’s support for LGBTQ+ rights became the center of an attempted mayoral recall. The events that followed brought together residents, faith leaders, local organizations, and community members with differing perspectives. This moment in Durham’s history helped shape the community we know today and contributed to the beginnings of Durham Pride. Our traveling exhibit, curated by Andrew Nurkin (@acnurkin), To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride, is now on view at North Regional Library, offering an opportunity to explore this important chapter in Durham's history. Contact us (manager@modh.org) if you’re interested in hosting the exhibit in your venue. #electionday #durham #durhamhistory #vote

Join us in celebrating the Durham Elder Storyteller Project on November 6, from 6–8 PM, following the KT Collective performance! Hear firsthand stories from 16 longtime Durham residents across six neighborhoods as they share memories of the people, places, and experiences that shaped our city. Durham-based videographer Bill Erwin produced hour-long interviews capturing the experiences and memories of these elders, including stories of everyday neighborhood life dating back to the 1930s and how residents came together to preserve their communities’ heritage in the face of outside pressures. 🎟️FREE and open to the public! Refreshments provided. 📍500 W. Main St. Link in bio for more details The project was funded by Duke University’s Doing Good Employee Giving Program. #oralhistory #bullcity #durham #durhamhistory #museum #free

💃 November 6, the Museum of Durham History will bring together contemporary dance and the power of personal storytelling for an evening celebrating Durham’s creativity, culture, and community history. The Museum will host a performance by KT COLLECTIVE Dance Company as part of the inaugural Durham FRINGE Festival, followed by a gathering celebrating the completion of the 2026 Durham Elder Storyteller Project. Both events will take place at the Museum of Durham History, 500 W. Main St., Durham. The Elder Storyteller Project celebration will begin Friday, November 6 from 6-8pm, while the dance performance begins earlier at 4:30 p.m., with an encore performance at the same time on Saturday, November 7. #dance #MoDH #durham #durhamnc #bullcity #free #thingstodo #FRINGEFEST

We would like to thank all of you and Timber Pizza for the donations to the museum! The campaign from this past Tuesday was a huge success! We are very appreciative of the support from Timber Pizza and those of our community that contributed to this campaign! #timberpizza #durham #museum #bullcity

✨No need to make dinner tonight! Join us tonight at Timber Pizza between 4-9pm 15% of proceeds will go to the Museum of Durham History! Stop by and support the Museum 🍕 #pizzanight #museum #durhamhistory

Come out this Tuesday to Timber Pizza to have great pizza and support the museum. Located at 501 Washington St. in Durham, 15% of all proceeds from Timber Pizza collected between 4 and 9 pm will go to the Museum of Durham History. #durhamhistory #durhamnc #volunteer #pizza #durham

Heads up! We’re installing our new exhibit this week, so we’ll be closed to the public Tuesday–Thursday. Thank you for understanding! We’ll see you Friday the 16th for our opening event!

👻 Join the Museum of Durham History and the Ghost Guild Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fullsteam Theater at the American Tobacco Campus for Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! A spooky evening where we will explore some of North Carolina’s most historic and reportedly haunted performance venues, including Durham’s Carolina Theatre. Drawing on The Ghost Guild’s research and investigation work, the presentation will explore stories of tragic backstage legends, unexplained occurrences, and the traditions that have kept ghost stories alive in theaters long after the final curtain. Doors open with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar in the Stoker Club, located at the Fullsteam Theater. Following the event there will be a Q&A and mingling with The Ghost Guild team and fellow history and paranormal enthusiasts in Lucky’s Den/Fullsteam Public House. If you are interested in this FREE event please register here “https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aloreing-destinations-tickets-2002306457515” as seats are limited. #free #durham #modh #museum #bullcity #thingstodo #ghost #durhamnc #northcarolina #nc #spookyseason #history

Join us at the Museum of Durham History at 6:00 pm for the opening of "Playhouses and Picture Palaces: The Historical Theaters of Downtown Durham," our new exhibit on the theaters of Durham. The exhibit traces the evolution of Durham’s entertainment landscape from its earliest opera houses and playhouses to the elaborate “picture palaces” that emerged during the golden age of cinema.This includes the experiences of Black Durham residents, including the important role theaters in the thriving Hayti community played in providing spaces for Black audiences and performers during the Jim Crow era of segregation. This event is free and open to people of all ages. We will have music by jazz students from North Carolina Central University and free snacks. #durham #modh #free #museum #bullcity #thingstodo #blackhistory #thearts #durhamnc #northcarolina #nc #history

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 This is the final week to view our exhibit, "To Love and Live Free"! Make sure you stop by the museum before 5 PM on Sunday, October 11th to see it before it closes. ❤️ 🏳️‍🌈 We’ll be unveiling our newest exhibit, Playhouses and Picture Palaces, on Friday, October 16th. This exhibit explores the rich history of theaters in Durham and the stories them. 🍿 📝 Good news! To Love and Live Free is now available as a traveling exhibit. If your organization is interested in hosting the exhibit, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 DM us or reach out by email at manager@modh.org or programming@modh.org for more information. Thank you so much for your support! We look forward to seeing you this week at the museum! #DurhamHistory #DurhamNC #MuseumExhibit #ToLoveAndLiveFree #PlayhousesAndPicturePalaces #DurhamMuseums #LocalHistory #HistoryMatters #bullcity

A new State Historic Marker was just unveiled! This plaque located right next to the museum commemorates “Our Day Out” the first LGBTQ Pride March in NC, which took place June of 1981. This march was a vigil in response to the brutal assault on sunbathers on the Little River. If you are interested in more information about the beginnings of Pride in Durham, come out and see “To Love and Live Free,” this exhibt on display until Oct. 11. “To Love and Live Free” exhibit was curated by Andrew Nurkin. Read the article he wrote about the events of 1981 here: https://www.theassemblync.com/news/culture/history/gay-rights-lgbtq-durham-north-carolina-little-river/ #pride #durhampride #ncpride @LGBTQ #modh #durham #thingstodo #free #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer

Did you know that Durham is the only county in North Carolina with three State Historic Sites? From the Civil War history of Bennett Place, to the birthplace of the American tobacco industry at Duke Homestead, to the powerful stories preserved at one of the largest plantations in the state (Historic Stagville), each site offers a unique window into the experiences that built North Carolina. Whether you're a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, these historic landmarks invite you to explore Durham's rich history. Plan a tour! Which of these sites have you visited, or which one is next on your list? Share your favorite in the comments! #DiscoverDurham #NCHistory #HistoricSites #ExploreNC #VisitDurham #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer #thingstodo #bullcity #Durham

🎬 Join the Museum of Durham History and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice for a free outdoor movie night on the lawn, featuring the award-winning documentary "My Name Is Pauli Murray" on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Durham Central Park Pavilion (501 Foster St.). Bring blankets or lawn chairs! The event is family-friendly, with free popcorn provided (while it lasts). 🏳️‍🌈 The event will explore the life and legacy of Durham-raised Pauli Murray while connecting Murray’s story to Durham’s history of LGBTQ+ activism and the ongoing work of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #durham #queerhistory #blackhistory #womenshistory #LGBTQ #bullcity #history #free #thingstodo

Join the Museum of Durham History and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, for a free outdoor movie night on the lawn, featuring Award-winning documentary "My Name Is Pauli Murray" on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Durham Central Park Pavilion (501 Foster St.). Bring blankets or lawn chairs ! The event is family-friendly, with free popcorn provided (while it lasts). Before the film, Pauli Murray Center Board Chair Jesse Huddleston will offer remarks providing local context about the Center’s work and its connections to Durham Pride, LGBTQ+ history, and activism in the community. The evening is part of the Museum’s programming connected to its current exhibit, To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall and the Origins of Durham Pride, and leads into Durham Pride Week later in September. The event will explore the life and legacy of Durham-raised Pauli Murray while connecting Murray’s story to Durham’s history of LGBTQ+ activism and the ongoing work of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. This event is made possible by the Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer #free #movie #LGBTQ #activism #durham #bullcity #blackhistory #history #thingstodo

📆 The Museum of Durham History and the Friends of Geer Cemetery invite the community to explore Many Roads, One Community: Migration, Memory, and Belonging in Durham Through the Stories of Geer Cemetery generational Journeys, a FREE one-day outdoor pop-up exhibit! Through hands-on activities visitors can discover the stories of African Americans that have helped shape the Durham we know today! Between 10am and 2pm this event is designed for all ages. Please come out and join us in unearthing the stories of the influential and ordinary African Americans that helped to create this community! 📍Museum of Durham History 📆 Saturday, August 22 🕙 10 am-2 pm #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer #free #bullcity #durham #pop-up #GeerCemetery #thingstodo #nc #nchistory #BlackHistory

🤔 Did you know? Founded in 1980, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) was the nation's first state-funded residential high school dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 🙋 It has a rigorous academic program that emphasizes innovation and research. Its pioneering model has inspired similar schools across the country, leading the future of STEM education. Located in Durham, NCSSM continues to prepare students to become leaders who make an impact both locally and globally. We are proud to have this trailblazing institution as part of Durham's legacy of excellence. #DidYouKnow #NCSSM #STEMEducation #DurhamNC #Innovation #NorthCarolina #DiscoverDurham #durm #FunFact #BullCity #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer

The Museum will be opening late tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th at 11AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.

🤔 Did you know? Although Durham was once known around the world as the "Bull City" for its thriving tobacco industry, no cigarettes have been manufactured in Durham since 2000. For more than a century, tobacco was very central to the city's economy. Today, many of those historic buildings have been transformed into spaces for businesses, preserving Durham's history. Durham is a city of transformation, honoring its past while continuing to reinvent itself for new generations! ❤️ #DidYouKnow #BullCity #DurhamNC #LocalHistory #DiscoverDurham #Durham #durm #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer

🎉 We would like send a shoutout to our collaborators on the Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Celebration here in downtown Durham. A special thank you to Red Gate Farm and Bull City Workshop for their demonstrations on spinning and woodworking. Thanks to them, our volunteers, Smoking Aces BBQ, Wilson's Soul Food Kitchen, the creators of the event Bob Chapman and George Holt, and of course the Durham community, the festival was a success over 150 people in attendance. As a community we enjoyed music, fellowship, education, and great food! #durham #nc #durhamnc #durhamcounty #bullcity #northcarolina #durm #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer

Did you know? Before they became the beloved Durham Bulls, Durham’s professional baseball team was known as the Durham Tobacconists⚾️ The original team’s name originated from the city’s strong ties to the tobacco industry, which helped develop Durham’s economy and identity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the city evolved, so did its baseball team, eventually adopting the name Durham Bulls🐂 Today, the Durham Bulls is one of the most recognizable names in Minor League Baseball, but their story began with the Tobacconists. Have you gone to a Bulls game before? #DurhamHistory #DurhamBulls #BullCity #DidYouKnow #MinorLeagueBaseball

Durham is home to two legendary restaurants that have stood the test of time!🐷🐥 Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue, founded in 1952, and The Chicken Hut, founded in 1957, are the two oldest continuously operating restaurants in Durham. Their longevity is a testament to great food and the loyal community that has supported them for many generations. Have you dined at one (or both) of these Durham staples? Tell us your favorite menu item in the comments! #DurhamNC #BullCity #LocalHistory #DurhamEats #NorthCarolina

🚨 It's almost time! 🚨 Tomorrow, Friday July 17, be sure to join us for a pop-up Bicentennial Folklife Festival 50th Anniversary Celebration right here in downtown Durham from 6-8pm! Stop by to enjoy some live music, historic demonstrations, great food trucks, and NC based beverages-- plus admission is FREE 🤯 Hear remarks from the festival's original organizers, and enjoy a miniature version of what eventually became Durham's iconic Eno Fest! 🎶 Performances by: Wayne and Margaret Martin, Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray, Norton, and William Ritter (Nest of Singing Birds), Fiddlin’ Al McCanless, Evelyn Shaw, Ceceilia Conway. 🪚 Demonstrations by: Triangle Weavers, and Bull City Wood Shop 🍉 Food Trucks: Smokin' Aces BBQ, and Wilson's Soul Food 📆 Friday, July 17 ⏰ 6:00-8:00pm 📍 500 W. Main Street, Durham NC 🎟️ FREE #events #durhamnc #durm #bullcity #free freeevents livemusic thirdfriday folklife bicentennial 250th festival enofest festivalfortheeno enoriver enoriverstatepark performances music food foodtrucks nc nchistory history fyp local supportlocal nonprofit

Stop by our Story Hub during your museum visit and share your thoughts on camera. Whether it’s a memory, a question, or a new insight, we’d love to hear your unique perspective. Your voice helps bring our community’s stories to life!! Come record your video and be part of the conversation 💬✨ #MuseumVoices #StoryHub #ShareYourStory #MuseumExperience #CommunityStories

Did you know? While many people think the American Civil War ended at Appomattox Court House with General Robert E. Lee’s surrender, one of the war’s most consequential events took place just weeks later at Bennett Place near present-day Durham‼️ On April 26, 1865, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered nearly 90,000 Confederate soldiers to Union General William T. Sherman. This was the largest troop surrender of the Civil War, bringing active military operations across much of the South to an end and extinguishing any realistic hope of continuing the Confederate war effort. Today, Bennett Place is preserved as a North Carolina State Historic Site, where visitors can explore the reconstructed farmhouse and learn about the events that unfolded there. Have you visited Bennett Place? #DidYouKnow #BennettPlace #DurhamHistory #NorthCarolinaHistory #CivilWarHistory

🎆 Fifty years ago, during the July Fourth weekend of 1976, Durham joined communities across the nation in celebrating America’s Bicentennial. At West Point on the Eno, residents gathered for a festival showcasing traditional North Carolina arts, music, crafts, and culture. This eventually became what we know and love as the Eno-Fest! 🌳 🎂 To mark the 50th anniversary of this memorable event, the Museum of Durham History has partnered with organizers of the original celebration to share photographs, memories, and music from that special weekend. 📸 📅 Join us for an informal reception during Third Friday, July 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Museum of Durham History. Enjoy live music, explore historic images from the event, and hear stories from those who were there as we look back on this unique moment in Durham’s history 🎶 🗓️ Friday, July 17, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍Museum of Durham History (500 W. Main Street) Free and open to the public! 🎟️

Listen to this interview from our museum goers to hear their enthusiasm for the opportunity to learn from our “To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride” exhibit🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈✨ #durhamhistory #museum #durham #pride🌈 #history

Watch this interview to hear firsthand reflections on To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride, then come experience the full story in the exhibit and connect with this important chapter of Durham’s past. We look forward to seeing you there!! 🌈 #Pride #DurhamHistory #NC #Museum #History

Heads up! The Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a fun holiday, Durham! We'll see you again on Sunday during our normal hours. 🎆 #durham #independenceday #history #historymuseum #nc #holiday

Ever wondered how Durham got its name? The city is named after Dr. Bartlett Durham, a local physician and landowner who granted the North Carolina Railroad a parcel of his land to build a station in the mid-1800s. That small railroad stop became a hub for commerce and travel. Next time you're exploring Durham, remember that its story began with a simple railroad station and an act of generosity.🐂🛤️ #DurhamNC #DurhamHistory #DidYouKnow #LocalHistory #NorthCarolina #FunFactFriday

🌈 Join us for a special opening event on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 celebrating the library extension of "To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride." Installed outside the North Carolina Collection on the third floor of the Durham County Main Library, this exhibit explores the key role that the library and its staff played during the controversies of 1986. 📚 ⭐️ This special “Meet the Curators Then and Now” program offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the exhibit through the eyes of two people directly connected to it. Joanne Abel (shown above), one of the librarians (along with Nancy Blood) who helped create the original 1986 display, and Andrew Nurkin, curator of To Love and Live Free, will be on hand to provide an intimate guided walkthrough, sharing personal perspectives, historical context, and behind-the-scenes insights into how this story has been preserved and interpreted over the years. 🏳️‍🌈 📍Durham County Main Library 🗓 Wednesday, July 1 🕓 6:00pm 🎟 This event is FREE and open to the public! Can't wait to see you there! 👀 #durhamnc #bullcity #durham #durm #library #pride #durhampride #history #nchistory #museum #ncpride #lgbtqia #lgbtq #learn #fyp #foryou #trending #event #durhamhistory #durhamnc #publichistory #volunteer #free

The Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection houses an extraordinary collection of tubas and other brass instruments, preserving a unique piece of musical history right here in the Bull City. Simonetti displays some 330 instruments! Whether you're a music lover or simply enjoy discovering quirky local landmarks, it's one of Durham's most fascinating hidden gems. #DidYouKnow #DurhamNC #BullCity #MusicHistory #FunFactFriday

Today marks the ANNIVERSARY of a landmark moment in Durham’s history. In June 1986, Mayor Wilbur P. Gulley proclaimed Anti-Discrimination Week, affirming that every person deserves dignity, safety, and freedom from discrimination. The document reflects an early municipal effort in the 1980s to publicly oppose discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, at a time when such protections and public endorsements were not very common in many parts of the United States. Four decades later, that message remains as important as ever. 🏳️‍🌈✨ #DurhamHistory #LGBTQHistory #AntiDiscriminationWeek #Pride #EqualityForAll

In 2012 the NC State Legislature proposed Amendment One. This was a change to the NC Constitution and prohibited the state from recognizing or performing same-sex marriages, civil unions or civil union equivalents by defining male–female marriage as “the only domestic legal union” considered valid or recognized in the state. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the People’s Alliance, hear a panel of organizers and elected officials tell the history of the local reaction to Amendment One. This Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Location: Main Auditorium at Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) Registration is required #lgbtq #history #library #durham #nchistory

Out Today Out to Stay Remembrance march this Saturday! Join us at the LGBTQ Center of Durham for this free event celebrating the origins of Durham Pride. Folks will be marching in remembrance, reflection, and pride as the past is recognized and celebrating the ongoing fight for visibility and equality. March starts at 10am at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza to the LGBTQ Center (114 Hunt St.) #pride #durham #LGBTQhistory #outtodayouttostay #durham

Thank you everyone for coming out to our dedication ceremony last Saturday for a new History Grove honoring noted historian and preservationist Jean Bradley Anderson! 💙😊 #DurhamHistory #JeanBradleyAnderson #MuseumOfDurhamHistory #HistoricPreservation #Durham

A heartfelt thank you to Michael Williams and all who attended his insightful presentation on North Carolina’s railroad history, Stagville, and enslaved laborers last Friday. Thank you for helping bring this important history to light!! 💙 #NorthCarolinaHistory #RailroadHistory #Stagville #EnslavedHistory #BlackHistory

A seat at a counter. A demand for equal treatment. On June 23, 1957, seven young Black Durham residents walked into the Royal Ice Cream Parlor and sat in the section reserved for white customers. Their act of protest became known as the Royal Ice Cream Sit-In. Their courage helped challenge segregation and inspire future activism. One of the original signs from the Royal Ice Cream Parlor is displayed at our museum. Come check it out! #DurhamHistory #RoyalIceCreamSitIn #CivilRightsMovement #DurhamNC #Museum

Juneteenth commemorates the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom and honor the struggles and achievements of Black Americans. This Juneteenth, the Museum of Durham History invites you to celebrate by exploring our museum’s online exhibits linked in our bio, which highlight Black Americans who transformed Durham and contributed to the broader struggle for civil rights🫶 #Juneteenth #CelebratingJuneteenth #DurhamHistory #History #Museum

Join us on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 am as we celebrate the dedication of the Jean Bradley Anderson History Grove at the Museum of Durham History!!🌳 Her work helped preserve historic sites and safeguard the Eno River! The event will feature remarks from Ms. Anderson herself and will honor her extraordinary legacy just weeks after her 102nd birthday 🎉 #DurhamHistory #JeanBradleyAnderson #MuseumOfDurhamHistory #HistoricPreservation #Dedication

FREE PROGRAMMING: Join us this Friday, June 19, from 6-8 PM at the Museum of Durham History for a fascinating presentation by Michael Williams from Friends of Geer Cemetery and the Historic Stagville Foundation! 🫶 Part of Third Friday and Juneteenth celebrations. #Juneteenth #Stagville #DurhamHistory #BlackHistory #MuseumOfDurhamHistory #ThirdFriday #Durham #RailroadHistory #GeerCemetery

As another basketball season draws to an end, here’s a Durham sports fact that predates the NBA!🏀 In 1944, Durham hosted what is believed to be the first interracial college-level basketball game in the South. The game was played in secret between the men’s team from what is now North Carolina Central University and the men’s team from Duke University’s medical school because laws under Jim Crow Segregation Laws made such a matchup illegal. No spectators were allowed, and the game remained hidden from the public for more than 50 years. NCCU won 88-44!!🏀⛹️‍♂️ #basketball #DurhamHistory #Durham #Museum #basketballgames

What do you think? Vote or comment below💙🐂 Disclaimer: These slides provide only a brief overview of Durham’s history and do not capture the full diversity and richness of its past. #DurhamHistory #Personality #History #Museum #Durham

🌈 You’re invited! The Museum of Durham History will open its newest exhibit, To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride, with a public celebration on: 📆 Friday, May 15, 2026 🕕 6PM 📍 Museum of Durham History (500 W. Main St.) This event is FREE and open to the public! Enjoy complimentary food and beverages courtesy of Queeny’s and Ponysaurus 🍴🍻, plus a special performance by members of The Common Woman Chorus 🎶 Featured speakers include former Durham Mayor Wib Gulley, activist and scholar Mab Segrest, activist and Pride organizer Meredith Emmett, exhibit curator Andrew Nurkin, and more. ✨ #durham #history #love #toloveandlivefree #nchistory #northcarolina #museum #modh

👀 Want a sneak peek at our upcoming exhibit "To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall Fight and the Origins of Durham Pride"? 📽️ This fascinating exhibition will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the “Out Today, Out To Stay” Pride march and the failed attempt to recall Mayor Wib Gulley in 1986 for his support of LGBTQ+ rights. 🏳️‍🌈 It will tell how Durham found itself at a crossroads between tolerance and bigotry, showing how today’s inclusive Durham emerged through organizing, protest, and moral courage from citizens, faith leaders, business owners, and activists who united for equal rights—and won. 🏆🟰 📍 Join us for an exciting opening event, Friday, May 15 at 6pm, here at the Museum of Durham History! Free food, heartfelt speeches, and a special performance by the Common Women's Choir all wrapped into one FREE event 🆓 🗓️ Put us on your calendar now, and keep an eye out for upcoming programming to go along with this powerful exhibit! #durhamnc #durham #durm #bullcity #pride #duke #unc #nccu #exhibit #free #food #lgbtq #museum #history #nchistory #nc #northcarolina #local #localevent #supportlocal #nonprofit #durhamhistory #enoriver #politics #politicalscience #equalrights #equality

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