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🦃 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
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 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
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 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
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 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
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 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
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 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.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Heads up Durham history lovers 🚨 MoDH will be opening LATE tomorrow, Thursday, November 13th for a private event! 🕰️

Don't worry... we'll be back open and ready to welcome you at 12:00pm, noon! See you then 👀

#bullcity #durham #durhamnc #durm #museum #history #nonprofit
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 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
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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
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
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
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
October 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🚨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
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
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
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. 🔬
October 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
📣Come see this powerful exhibit before it's gone!🕊️Our current exhibit, "Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery" will be closing at the end of the day on October, 12th 2025.📆 It has been an honor to share this important history and we hope you'll come see it while you can! #durham #nc #history #free
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📣 Attention history lovers! ⛈️ Due to the rainy weather forecast tomorrow, the Geer Cemetery Guided Tour will be postponed until Saturday, Oct. 11th. The tours will still be at the same times and location, and there are still slots available to sign up for this amazing tour! 🍂 #durhamnc #fall
September 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🍁Don't forget to join us THIS SATURDAY at Geer Cemetery for an amazing guided tour led by those working to restore and preserve the cemetery! 🍂Register at the link above and we look forward to sharing this experience with you! #history #durhamnc #tour #cemetery #blackhistory #preservation
September 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🔬 Want to be a part of sharing Durham's history? 🏛️ Sponsor our next exhibit "Made In The Triangle: The Story of RTP", sharing RTP's complicated and interesting history. Scan the QR code, visit our website, or email 📩 tharvey@modh.org to be a part of preserving history!
#durhamnc #rtp #hayti
September 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🍂 Join us along with Friends of Geer Cemetery and Preservation Durham on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 AM–12 PM for a guided tour of Geer Cemetery! 🎟️ Tickets: $15
Register here: https://preservedurham.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F22468%2Fstorefront%2F128624
September 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
📣 Hey Durham! Our voices matter — and every vote counts.
🗓️ Mark your calendars for the upcoming elections:

Municipal Primary: October 7
General Election: November 4

Let’s show up, vote, and make our voices heard!
#bullcity #durhamnc #voting

September 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Sponsors needed! Join the Museum of Durham History for the exhibit: 🔬 "Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP," opening Oct. 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. Your support funds the exhibit and free programs! 🙌 Visithttps://www.museumofdurhamhistory.org/get-involved/exhibit-sponsorships to make a difference!
September 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Sponsors needed! Join the Museum of Durham History for the exhibit: 🔬 "Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP," opening Oct. 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. Your support funds interactive features and free community events! 🙌 Visit https://loom.ly/r4m5ZmI to make a difference!

#durhamnc #bullcity #rtp
September 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM