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History Through Pulitzer: “Hurricane Katrina”
September 5, 2020 1:01 pm Comments Off on History Through Pulitzer: “Hurricane Katrina”By Diane Wanek “Although I’m a native Nebraskan, I lived in New Orleans for many… Continue Reading History Through Pulitzer: “Hurricane Katrina”
Durham Museum Announces Reopening Plans
July 6, 2020 12:38 pm Comments Off on Durham Museum Announces Reopening PlansBeginning on Saturday, July 18, 2020, The Durham Museum will be reopening for museum members… Continue Reading Durham Museum Announces Reopening Plans
Lithograph Stone
June 23, 2020 1:59 pm Comments Off on Lithograph StoneDuring our IMLS grant work, our Collection Facilitator, Haiden Nelson, shares an object from our… Continue Reading Lithograph Stone
Brandeis Window Displays
May 27, 2020 12:15 pm Comments Off on Brandeis Window DisplaysFeaturing images from The Durham Museum Photo Archive A shopper’s paradise, the Brandeis Department Store… Continue Reading Brandeis Window Displays
Sewing Machines
May 11, 2020 3:15 pm Comments Off on Sewing MachinesDuring our IMLS grant work, our Collection Facilitator, Libby Rea, gathered sewing machines from our… Continue Reading Sewing Machines
The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit Schedule
May 8, 2020 9:07 am Comments Off on The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit ScheduleThe Durham Museum would like to announce the following changes to its temporary exhibition schedule.… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit Schedule
Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the Pandemic
April 21, 2020 4:38 pm Comments Off on Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the PandemicSeveral local museums and libraries are joining in an effort to collect the stories of… Continue Reading Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the Pandemic
Dr. John E. Summers
March 30, 2020 9:40 am Comments Off on Dr. John E. SummersThis month Becky is stepping out of the spotlight to share the work of Kristen… Continue Reading Dr. John E. Summers
Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10
March 3, 2020 1:15 pm Comments Off on Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10The past comes alive during River City History Tours at The Durham Museum! River City… Continue Reading Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10
Boye Needle Case
March 3, 2020 12:01 pm Comments Off on Boye Needle CaseDuring our IMLS grant work, our Collection Facilitator, Haiden Nelson, came across a Boye Needle… Continue Reading Boye Needle Case