✨️ 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

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

🔊 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

🐂 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

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

🚨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

🌟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

📢 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

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. 🔬

📣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

Remembering Ben E. King, born September 28, 1938 and passed away April 30, 2015. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... . #TodayInNerdHistory #September28 #BenEKing #StandByMe #TheDrifters #SaveTheLastDanceForMe #Birthday #History #News #OTD #FYP #Nerd .

📣 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

🍁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

🔬 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 📩 [email protected] to be a part of preserving history! #durhamnc #rtp #hayti

🍂 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

📣 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

A reminder about tonight's Business After Hours event taking place at MoDH! Sponsored by the Durham Chamber of Commerce, this networking event will give folks the opportunity to win prizes through a historical scavenger hunt. Join us for community-building and learning! https://loom.ly/Ndt-tiM

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!

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

🎨✨ It’s almost time for CenterFest 2025, Durham’s annual celebration of art, music, and community! This weekend, September 20–21, downtown will be filled with incredible local and regional artists, live performances, and plenty of family fun. 💛💙❤️ #durhamnc #bullcity #centerfest #arts #festival

Step into history and connection at this months Business After Hours, hosted by MoDH! This is your chance to mix and mingle with Durham Chamber of Commerce members while exploring one of Durhams unique cultural gems. Please register at this link: https://loom.ly/BPey1NI

🍎 Hey Educators! Check out our "Faces of Durham" exhibit, which celebrates 150+ influential Durhamites who shaped our city into what it is today: 📕 Dive into our digital flip-books + website 🚌 Or bring the traveling exhibit straight to your classroom! 📩 [email protected] #durhamnc #teacher

✏️ Back to School with the Museum of Durham History! 📚🚌 Teachers, homeschoolers, and educators — kick off the school year with FREE and fun ways to explore Durham’s history! 👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/zNP8tMg #durhamnc #educator #administrator #bullcity #durhampublicschools #online #homeschool

🎉 Exciting news! The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice is celebrating its First Anniversary! 📍 Saturday, Sept. 6 • 906 Carroll Street ✨ Family-led Guided Tours – 10 AM & 11 AM 🎶 Community Celebration – 12–3 PM ➡️ paulimurraycenter.com #durhamnc #event #paulimurray #history

The Museum of Durham History is joining forces with Friends of Geer Cemetery and other organizations for a FREE pop-up event on Saturday, August 23rd! Explore artifacts from Geer Cemetery and enjoy family-friendly activities. 📍 500 W. Main Street Durham NC 🕚 10am-2pm 🗓️ Saturday Aug 23rd

Join us as we unveil "Booker T. Spicely: Citizen, Soldier, Martyr, Hero", created in partnership with the Booker T. Spicely Committee, this Friday. This powerful outdoor exhibit, honors Spicely’s courage and sacrifice. 📅 Friday, August 22 | 6–8 PM📍 Museum of Durham History 🎟 Free & open to all

Musu Clemens—featured in our Joyce Nichols panel earlier this year—continues a legacy that began when her mother joined Duke’s PA program in the 1970s. 🩺✨ Musu has built a career around uplifting communities. Check out this article to learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/q4mhby8 #bullcity #durhamnc #duke

📚✨ Join us this Sunday, Aug. 17, 1–4 PM at Durham Tech for the Black Farmers' Market: Back to School Market! Enjoy live music, fun kids' activities, free haircuts, and triple SNAP benefits! See you there! 📍 #durhamnc #bullcity #blackowned #fyp #market #backtoschool

The Museum of Durham History, in partnership with the Booker T. Spicely Committee, invites you to the opening of our newest banner exhibit, "Booker T. Spicely: Citizen, Soldier, Martyr, Hero." 📅 Friday, August 22 | 6–8 PM 📍 Museum of Durham History 🎟 Free & open to all #durhamnc

🌟Heads up Durham🌟 Come enjoy a FREE pop-up event, on Saturday, August 23rd! Check out artifacts from Geer Cemetery 🗝️ learn about genealogy 🌳 and how to research your own family history. We'll be outside the museum from 10am-2pm! 🏛️ See you there! 👀 #durhamnc #bullcity #free

⚾ On this day in 1926, the Durham Bulls dedicated their first stadium, El Toro Ballpark with the Baseball Commissioner riding the team's mascot, a real bull, out on the field 🐂 Check out our online exhibit "Durham and the Rise of the Baseball Card" at modh.org 💙 #durhamnc #durhambulls #bullcity

🎶 OPEN CALL FOR MUSICIANS! 🎸 The Museum of Durham History is looking to add some new musicians to our roster for future events, like Third Fridays, or exhibit openings. Reach out and let us know what kind of music you play, we can't wait to hear from you! 🎺 #opencall #durham #durhamnc #musicians

🍅🥕 Come see us at the Black Farmers' Market in Durham, TOMORROW, Sunday July 20th, at Durham Tech Community College! We'll be out sharing our "Faces of Durham" traveling exhibit with folks at the market, and we can't wait to see you there! 🛍️💪 #durhamnc #blackfarmersmarket #shoplocal

🗓️ TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Join us TONIGHT, Friday July 18th, from 6-8pm, for the unveiling of our newest banner exhibit: "Day of Honor Posts." This banner exhibits highlights the genealogy done by Friends of Geer Cemetery, and honors those interred at the cemetery. 🕊️

🕊️Help Us Tell the Story of Booker T. Spicely.🎖️ This summer, the MoDH is unveiling a new outdoor banner exhibit: "Booker T. Spicely: Citizen, Soldier, Martyr, Hero" sharing the history of the murder of Private Spicely in 1944. Donate today and be a part of telling Durham's truth. #durham #history

🕊️ Join us for a FREE banner exhibit opening, this Friday, July 18th @6:00pm at 500 W. Main Street! Part of the ongoing Day of Honor series, FOGC and MoDH present the "Day of Honor Posts," an outdoor banner exhibit that sheds light on the lives of those interred at Geer cemetery. See you there!🕯️

🍅 Come see us at the Durham Farmers’ Market tomorrow, Saturday July 12th from 8AM–12PM!🥕🌞 We’re bringing our Faces of Durham exhibit and can’t wait to celebrate the amazing people who make this city shine ✨ Stop by, say hi, and learn a little local history while you shop! 🛍️ #durhamnc #free #fyp

🌟 Happy Fourth of July, Durham! 🌭 The Museum will be closed this Friday, July 4th so our team can enjoy the holiday. Have a great Independence Day filled with fun, fireworks, and safe celebrations! 🇺🇸🎉

🕯️ On July 18 at 6PM, the Museum of Durham History invites you to join us for a powerful new outdoor exhibit: "Day of Honor Posts", part of our current exhibit "Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery," created in partnership with @FriendsofGeerCemetery. #durhamnc #localevents #free

If you have not yet had a chance to make a gift this fiscal year, which ends at 11:59PM tonight -- Monday, June 30, we hope you'll be inspired to make a gift TODAY and help us to keep Durham's stories alive. Listen to some stories here: https://loom.ly/65Z9QVk

Heads up Durham! 💙 The Museum of Durham History will be closing early for a private rental, Sunday, June 29th @ 3:00pm. 🕒 Interested in renting the museum for your event? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more! ✉️

The Royal Ice Cream Sit-In🍨 On this day in 1957, seven brave young Black activists took a stand against segregation by sitting down at the "whites only" counter of the Royal Ice Cream Parlor. Their peaceful protest became a powerful moment in the Civil Rights Movement. #durhamnc

💛 Help us keep history alive—make a gift today! 👉 modh.org/get-involved/donate-now As we wrap up our fiscal year, we’re asking for your support to keep the stories of Durham thriving! Every donation helps us create engaging exhibits, kids' activities, and community programs. #durhamnc

A message from Patrick Mucklow, Executive Director: "Earlier this week, I heard the terribly sad news that we lost our friend, Tom Krakauer. Our thoughts are with Tom’s family, friends, and all those who were fortunate enough to know him."

The Museum of Durham History will be closed Thursday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. 🎉 But there’s plenty of ways to celebrate around town! Check out some amazing events at discoverdurham.com Happy Juneteenth Durham! See you back at the museum on Friday, June 20!

The Museum of Durham History is closing a bit early today, at 4pm. 🏛🕓 Come check us out before 4pm, and see some of the amazing history Durham has to offer, including our current exhibit Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery! 🕊 #durhamhistory #localmuseum #local #communityevents #free

🕊️ Join us for a powerful day of history, art, and remembrance at Geer Cemetery on June 14. This event invites the community to honor ancestors, witness the work of preservation, and celebrate Black heritage through ceremony, storytelling, and the arts. See you there!

❤️💛💚 This Juneteenth, we’re celebrating freedom, resilience, and community in Durham! Join the incredible events at Historic Stagville,—honoring the legacy of freedom and the strength of those who lived and labored at Stagville. Find out more on their website

🌈 Happy Pride Month from the Museum of Durham History! To celebrate, check out "Love and Liberation", a digital exhibit from the Durham County Library celebrating local LGBTQ+ history, voices, and activism! #pridemonth #pride #durhamnc #durhampride #lgbtqia