Check out "We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina", a new exhibit on display at North Carolina Central University for Black History Month! 🏗️📚 Free and open to the public through March 31 at the James E. Shepard Memorial Library. Learn more at nccu.edu/news

☃️ Don't worry about all this winter weather -- we're still on for tonight! 🎟️ Join us at the Durham Arts Council's PSI Theater for an exciting and FREE event "The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat". Register on our website at modh.org! 💻 #durhamnc #winter #duke #free #unc #ncsu #durhm #nc

Did you know that in 1957, Rev. Douglas Moore and 6 young students sat down at the segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor, known as the Royal Ice Cream Sit-In. This protest sparked a movement, 3 years before the Woolworth's Sit-In in Greensboro. Happy Black History month Durham! 🍦✊🏽 #blackhistory

In 1988, George Hitchings and Gertrude Elion received the Nobel Prize for their work developing drugs to fight diseases such as malaria and leukemia. 🏅🧪 Join us for our next event! The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat 📆 Thursday, February 5 at 6PM 📍 PSI Theatre Durham Arts Council

We are closed today because of the snow. We look forward to sharing more of Durham's history with you when we open back up! Stay safe and warm! ☃️❄️ #durham #snowday #bullcity #history #museum

The Museum will be closed today, 1/31 due to impending weather. ❄️ Stay tuned for updates later in the week, and be sure to check out our website modh.org for info on events and exhibits. Stay safe and warm! #museum #staysafe #downtown #durham #snowday

⚛️ Love science AND history??? Do we have the program for you! 📚 Join the Museum of Durham History for an exciting and FREE event "The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat" happening February 5, at Durham Arts Council's PSI Theater! (registration recommended). https://loom.ly/ymu4U-I #durham #nc

🧊Winter Storm Fern left us a lot of ice here in the Bull City, so in the interest of everyone's safety we will remain closed, tomorrow Tuesday January 27th.☃️ Stay tuned for the latest updates and bring the history home to you with our fantastic online exhibits! Just go to modh.org to learn more.🌨

🚨📢 We are closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe and stay warm, Durham! We look forward to seeing you soon though! ❄️☃️ #durham #weather #staysafe

🚨 CORRECTION! Sorry we didn't catch our mistake earlier. Our Fireside Chat is *Thursday*, February 5th! 🕕 6 p.m. Thursday, February 5th 🆓 FREE and open to the public 📍 Durham Arts Council PSI Theatre

🚨 The Museum of Durham History is thrilled to announce our first program of the new year --- The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat 🔥 🗓️ Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 💲 FREE and open to the public 📍 Durham Arts Council’s PSI Theater, 120 Morris Street, Durham, NC #durhamnc #bullcity

Join Duke University Libraries for a two-part exploration of Dr. Aaron McDuffie Moore’s legacy and impact on Durham. Learn more and register 📚⬇️ 🗓 Jan 22 (12–1:30pm): Reclaiming Durham’s Narrative 🔗 duke.is/SpiritandService 🗓 Jan 23 (5–7:30pm): The Tower and the Town 🔗 duke.is/TowerandTown

Today in History 📅 On Jan. 6, 1965, Gov. Terry Sanford announced NIEHS (formerly HEW) would locate in Research Triangle Park. Soon followed by IBM, this helped shape RTP and transform the region. Our RTP exhibit is still on display, stop by today! #durham #innovation #museum

Come see our outdoor exhibit "Booker T. Spicely: Citizen, Soldier, Martyr, Hero" before it's gone! ⌛ Today (Jan 5th) is the last day to see our outdoor banner exhibit about the life, legacy, and murder of Booker T. Spicely, a black soldier shot by a bus driver in Durham in 1944. #durham #civilrights

🎉 Happy New Year, Durham! We’re open! Stop by to learn something new, explore our indoor exhibits, or enjoy the sunshine with our outdoor banner displays. Make your New Year’s resolution all about discovering more of our favorite city 🐂📍☀️ #durham #museum #downtown #bullcity

🍾 Happy Holidays Durham! 🥂 This season we are reflecting on why we do what we do, and the amazing people who help us share our city’s history. Board Member Renée Clark, shares her Durham memories and why she chose MoDH. Learn more at the blog post here --> https://loom.ly/JKiSS0Q #durham #history

🎅🎄Happy Holidays Durham! ☃️🎁 We at the Museum are looking forward to an amazing holiday, and wish you and your family the same! From December 24-25, we are going to be closed for the but we'll be back open with another weekend of hot cider and cookies on the 26th! #christmas #holiday #durhamnc

❄️🎄 Happy Holidays! 🕎 ☃️ ’Tis the season of giving—and of looking ahead. As we plan for 2026, the Museum of Durham History believes that everyone deserves to know the stories that shaped this place we call home.💙❤️💛 Help us preserve Durham’s histories! https://loom.ly/r4m5ZmI #durhamnc #bullcity

🎄 Merry Christmas! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by for cider and cookies! Seeing so many of you come through has made these cold winter days so much more tolerable. We’re going to keep it going for one more weekend, so bring your friends and family and stop by! 🍎🍪

🥶 🧊Cold days making you long for warmer weather? ❄️☃️ We're daydreaming about what we have going on this coming year! 🗓️ As we close out 2025, we’re asking for your support. 👉 Read the full story & make your year-end gift on our blog: https://loom.ly/T3hlMhg #durhamnc #durm #donate #giving

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

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

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

🚨 Heads up Durham History Lovers! 📣 The MoDH will be OPENING LATE tomorrow, December 3rd for a board meeting. Thank you for your understanding and we'll see you for an afternoon of wonderful histories! #durhamnc #durm #bullcity #museum #history #boardmeeting #openlate

☃️ It's the Holiday Season! ❄️ It's getting chilly outside and we are officially in the Holiday Season! To celebrate this season of giving and community, we are choosing to thank YOU by offering FREE cookies and cider each weekend until December 22nd. 🍎☕🍪 #durm #durhamnc

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

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

🦃 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

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

🎉 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

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

📣 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

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.

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

✨️ 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