Museum of Durham History
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Come visit us after hours for 3rd Friday! 🎉 We'll have free cider and cookies all day. If you'll be downtown, stop in and say hey! 👋
We'd love to see you! ☃️🎄
#3rdfriday #cookies #cider #downtowndurham #bullcity
We'd love to see you! ☃️🎄
#3rdfriday #cookies #cider #downtowndurham #bullcity
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Come visit us after hours for 3rd Friday! 🎉 We'll have free cider and cookies all day. If you'll be downtown, stop in and say hey! 👋
We'd love to see you! ☃️🎄
#3rdfriday #cookies #cider #downtowndurham #bullcity
We'd love to see you! ☃️🎄
#3rdfriday #cookies #cider #downtowndurham #bullcity
Even if you missed Booker T. Spicely: A Family Conversation, you can still learn about his story at the Museum. Our banner exhibit is on display until Jan 2026.
Hear curator Jerry Gershenhorn share more in this interview: https://loom.ly/Y92i7l4
#civilrights #durham #museum #blackhistory
Hear curator Jerry Gershenhorn share more in this interview: https://loom.ly/Y92i7l4
#civilrights #durham #museum #blackhistory
December 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Even if you missed Booker T. Spicely: A Family Conversation, you can still learn about his story at the Museum. Our banner exhibit is on display until Jan 2026.
Hear curator Jerry Gershenhorn share more in this interview: https://loom.ly/Y92i7l4
#civilrights #durham #museum #blackhistory
Hear curator Jerry Gershenhorn share more in this interview: https://loom.ly/Y92i7l4
#civilrights #durham #museum #blackhistory
Need an excuse to check out our newest exhibit, or already downtown for some holiday shopping? 🎁✨
Swing by the Museum and warm up with free cookies and hot apple cider every weekend until Christmas! 🍪🍎
We hope to see you soon! 🎄
#freecookies #museum #christmas #applecider #durham #downtown
Swing by the Museum and warm up with free cookies and hot apple cider every weekend until Christmas! 🍪🍎
We hope to see you soon! 🎄
#freecookies #museum #christmas #applecider #durham #downtown
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Need an excuse to check out our newest exhibit, or already downtown for some holiday shopping? 🎁✨
Swing by the Museum and warm up with free cookies and hot apple cider every weekend until Christmas! 🍪🍎
We hope to see you soon! 🎄
#freecookies #museum #christmas #applecider #durham #downtown
Swing by the Museum and warm up with free cookies and hot apple cider every weekend until Christmas! 🍪🍎
We hope to see you soon! 🎄
#freecookies #museum #christmas #applecider #durham #downtown
We wanted to share a little about the wonderful student groups we have had at the Museum recently! 🎓 We welcomed NCCU grad students for a volunteer service day and students from Duke's School of Medicine came to learn about Durham’s Latinx history! We are so thankful! #bullcity #nccu #duke
December 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Park's arrest, and the 116th birthday of Private Booker T. Spicely. Join us for a free public forum "Honoring Booker T. Spicely: A Family Conversation" held at the Durham County Main Library, TONIGHT 📆 December 1st, at 6:00pm #durhamnc #bookertspicely
December 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Park's arrest, and the 116th birthday of Private Booker T. Spicely. Join us for a free public forum "Honoring Booker T. Spicely: A Family Conversation" held at the Durham County Main Library, TONIGHT 📆 December 1st, at 6:00pm #durhamnc #bookertspicely
We're so THANKFUL for YOU! 🙏
Each weekend between November 28th, to December 22nd, the museum will be offering FREE cider and cookies to guests who join us at the Museum! Offered on a first come first serve basis, it's just our way to say thank you.
#durhamnc #holiday #nc #nonprofit
Each weekend between November 28th, to December 22nd, the museum will be offering FREE cider and cookies to guests who join us at the Museum! Offered on a first come first serve basis, it's just our way to say thank you.
#durhamnc #holiday #nc #nonprofit
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We're so THANKFUL for YOU! 🙏
Each weekend between November 28th, to December 22nd, the museum will be offering FREE cider and cookies to guests who join us at the Museum! Offered on a first come first serve basis, it's just our way to say thank you.
#durhamnc #holiday #nc #nonprofit
Each weekend between November 28th, to December 22nd, the museum will be offering FREE cider and cookies to guests who join us at the Museum! Offered on a first come first serve basis, it's just our way to say thank you.
#durhamnc #holiday #nc #nonprofit
🦃 Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 We'll be closed on Thursday, November 27th, but come see us Friday for a special treat!
Love,
MoDH
#durham #durhamnc #thanksgiving #holidays
Love,
MoDH
#durham #durhamnc #thanksgiving #holidays
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
🦃 Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 We'll be closed on Thursday, November 27th, but come see us Friday for a special treat!
Love,
MoDH
#durham #durhamnc #thanksgiving #holidays
Love,
MoDH
#durham #durhamnc #thanksgiving #holidays
Art Walk weekend is here! 🎨 Swing by to learn something new about Durham’s past—and grab a stamp for your passport while you’re at it! 📍✨🎄
#durham #downtown #weekendplans #artwalk
#durham #downtown #weekendplans #artwalk
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Art Walk weekend is here! 🎨 Swing by to learn something new about Durham’s past—and grab a stamp for your passport while you’re at it! 📍✨🎄
#durham #downtown #weekendplans #artwalk
#durham #downtown #weekendplans #artwalk
🎉 Even though the tree lighting got postponed, Downtown Durham's Third Friday is still in full swing tonight! 🥳 Stop by the museum for some after hours history, and check out an amazing performance by Eric Thomas Acoustic Duo! 🎶🎵
#durhamnc #bullcity #thirdfriday
#durhamnc #bullcity #thirdfriday
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎉 Even though the tree lighting got postponed, Downtown Durham's Third Friday is still in full swing tonight! 🥳 Stop by the museum for some after hours history, and check out an amazing performance by Eric Thomas Acoustic Duo! 🎶🎵
#durhamnc #bullcity #thirdfriday
#durhamnc #bullcity #thirdfriday
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Pfc. Booker T. Spicely
📅 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
🕕 6PM
📍 Durham Co. Main Library Auditorium
In partnership with the Booker T. Spicely Committee, this special public program will feature a conversation with members of the Spicely family.
#civilrights
📅 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
🕕 6PM
📍 Durham Co. Main Library Auditorium
In partnership with the Booker T. Spicely Committee, this special public program will feature a conversation with members of the Spicely family.
#civilrights
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Pfc. Booker T. Spicely
📅 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
🕕 6PM
📍 Durham Co. Main Library Auditorium
In partnership with the Booker T. Spicely Committee, this special public program will feature a conversation with members of the Spicely family.
#civilrights
📅 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
🕕 6PM
📍 Durham Co. Main Library Auditorium
In partnership with the Booker T. Spicely Committee, this special public program will feature a conversation with members of the Spicely family.
#civilrights
📣 Heads up Durham history lovers! 🚨
The Museum of Durham History is closing early, TODAY November 19th at 4:00pm for a private event! Come back tomorrow to learn all about Durham's amazing history! 📚
#durhamnc #bullcity #announcement #fyp #history #closingearly #holiday
The Museum of Durham History is closing early, TODAY November 19th at 4:00pm for a private event! Come back tomorrow to learn all about Durham's amazing history! 📚
#durhamnc #bullcity #announcement #fyp #history #closingearly #holiday
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
📣 Heads up Durham history lovers! 🚨
The Museum of Durham History is closing early, TODAY November 19th at 4:00pm for a private event! Come back tomorrow to learn all about Durham's amazing history! 📚
#durhamnc #bullcity #announcement #fyp #history #closingearly #holiday
The Museum of Durham History is closing early, TODAY November 19th at 4:00pm for a private event! Come back tomorrow to learn all about Durham's amazing history! 📚
#durhamnc #bullcity #announcement #fyp #history #closingearly #holiday
Join us at the Durham County Main Library for this special event centering on an intimate conversation with members of the Spicely Family, reflecting on his life, courage, and legacy.
📆 Monday, December 1st, at 6PM
Durham County Main Library Auditorium
300 N. Roxboro St.
📆 Monday, December 1st, at 6PM
Durham County Main Library Auditorium
300 N. Roxboro St.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Join us at the Durham County Main Library for this special event centering on an intimate conversation with members of the Spicely Family, reflecting on his life, courage, and legacy.
📆 Monday, December 1st, at 6PM
Durham County Main Library Auditorium
300 N. Roxboro St.
📆 Monday, December 1st, at 6PM
Durham County Main Library Auditorium
300 N. Roxboro St.
✨️ Join the Pauli Murray Center for the Pauli Murray Birthday Celebration on November 22nd! 🗓This festival style celebration will have vendors, local community partners, live music, and a performance by Durham's Gay for Play Queer Circus! 🌈
#bullcity #durhamnc #paulimurray
#bullcity #durhamnc #paulimurray
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
✨️ Join the Pauli Murray Center for the Pauli Murray Birthday Celebration on November 22nd! 🗓This festival style celebration will have vendors, local community partners, live music, and a performance by Durham's Gay for Play Queer Circus! 🌈
#bullcity #durhamnc #paulimurray
#bullcity #durhamnc #paulimurray
Event postponed! ‼️
Still want to participate in this amazing Durham adventure? Join these local real estate teams as they share some of Durham's best hometown spots! 🐂 Now rescheduled for November 22nd, there's still plenty of time to enroll!
#bullcity
#bullcity #durhamnc #modh #realtor #explore
Still want to participate in this amazing Durham adventure? Join these local real estate teams as they share some of Durham's best hometown spots! 🐂 Now rescheduled for November 22nd, there's still plenty of time to enroll!
#bullcity
#bullcity #durhamnc #modh #realtor #explore
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🔊 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🔊
⚛️ Join us tonight (10/17) at the Museum of Durham History for the opening of our newest exhibit "Made In The Triangle: The Story of RTP" at 6:00pm! 🔬
📍 Museum of Durham History (500 W. Main St.)
📅 TONIGHT October 17th
🕧 6:00-8:00pm
#durhamnc #bullcity #free #rtp
⚛️ Join us tonight (10/17) at the Museum of Durham History for the opening of our newest exhibit "Made In The Triangle: The Story of RTP" at 6:00pm! 🔬
📍 Museum of Durham History (500 W. Main St.)
📅 TONIGHT October 17th
🕧 6:00-8:00pm
#durhamnc #bullcity #free #rtp
October 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🐂 Let's explore Durham together! Join the Bull City Explorer Challenge on Saturday, October 18th! Check out some of Durham's amazing small businesses and join in the fun to compete for raffles and prizes. Scan the QR code above for more information and to register! 💙❤️💛
#bullcity #durhamnc #durm
#bullcity #durhamnc #durm
October 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
On this National #SupportYourLocalChamber Day, the MoDH is proud to note that the hardworking President & CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Geoff Durham, is also a hardworking member of the Museum’s Board of Directors!
@durhamchamber
#nationalchamberday #durhamnc #smallbusiness
@durhamchamber
#nationalchamberday #durhamnc #smallbusiness
October 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
On this National #SupportYourLocalChamber Day, the MoDH is proud to note that the hardworking President & CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Geoff Durham, is also a hardworking member of the Museum’s Board of Directors!
@durhamchamber
#nationalchamberday #durhamnc #smallbusiness
@durhamchamber
#nationalchamberday #durhamnc #smallbusiness
🚨NEW EXHIBIT ALERT! The Museum of Durham History is proud to announce the grand opening of our newest exhibit, "Made In The Triangle: The Story of RTP" opening on Friday, October 17 at 6:00pm!🔬
📍Museum of Durham History
📅 October 17th @ 6:00pm
See you there! 💙❤️💛
#durhamnc #bullcity #durm #rtp
📍Museum of Durham History
📅 October 17th @ 6:00pm
See you there! 💙❤️💛
#durhamnc #bullcity #durm #rtp
October 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌟The Museum of Durham History will be closed for exhibit installation from Oct. 13 - Oct. 16.🚧 We will open back to the public on Friday, October 17th. For now check out our resources available on our website (modh.org) where you can see past exhibits, and more! #durhamnc #durm #bullcity
October 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📢 Last call for "Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery"! 🕊️This wonderful exhibit will unfortunately be coming to a close, Sunday October 12, at 5:00pm. We have been honored to share these amazing stories and help share the important work that Friends of Geer Cemetery does. 🍂
#durhamnc #preserve
#durhamnc #preserve
October 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Want to know even more Durham history? Join local street historian John Schelp on a guided tour Saturday, October 18! This two hour walking tour starts at Ninth & Green, across from White Star. Parking on nearby streets. No four-legged friends please. Peel off anytime. Free, no registration needed.
October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Want to know even more Durham history? Join local street historian John Schelp on a guided tour Saturday, October 18! This two hour walking tour starts at Ninth & Green, across from White Star. Parking on nearby streets. No four-legged friends please. Peel off anytime. Free, no registration needed.
The Museum of Durham History is excited to announce the opening of our newest exhibit, "Made In The Triangle: The Story of RTP"
📆 Friday, October 17th, at 6:00pm. Get the first look at this amazing exhibit on an interesting and pertinent history that will open your eyes to the impacts of RTP. 🔬
📆 Friday, October 17th, at 6:00pm. Get the first look at this amazing exhibit on an interesting and pertinent history that will open your eyes to the impacts of RTP. 🔬
October 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Museum of Durham History is excited to announce the opening of our newest exhibit, "Made In The Triangle: The Story of RTP"
📆 Friday, October 17th, at 6:00pm. Get the first look at this amazing exhibit on an interesting and pertinent history that will open your eyes to the impacts of RTP. 🔬
📆 Friday, October 17th, at 6:00pm. Get the first look at this amazing exhibit on an interesting and pertinent history that will open your eyes to the impacts of RTP. 🔬