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⏳ Just a few days away! Be there for the opening of our newest exhibit: Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery Come learn how memory, legacy, and place come together through the lens of Geer Cemetery. 📅 Friday, April 25 @ 6:00 PM 📍 500 W. Main St. 🎟 FREE Admission

🚧 Heads up! The Museum of Durham History will be closed April 17–21 as we install our newest exhibit, "Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery." We can’t wait to share these powerful stories with you on April 25th at the grand opening! #durhamhistory #geercemetery #archaeology

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉 Join us Friday, April 25 from 6–8PM at the Museum of Durham History for the opening celebration of our newest exhibit: "Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery" 📍 Museum of Durham History – 500 W. Main St. 🎟️ Free & open to all! #durhamhistory #geercemetery

🎉 May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! 🌟 This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Cheeni, founded by chef and entrepreneur Preeti Waas! Learn more in this PBS feature: loom.ly/fkgmkFE #durhamnc #local #aanhpiheritage

🎓🎉 Big congrats to all the amazing local college grads! You did it! Your hard work, late nights, and dedication paid off—and we can’t wait to see how you shape the future. Go celebrate—you’ve earned it! 👏 #graduation #classof2025 #durhamnc #duke #nccu #bluedevils #eagles

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from the Museum of Durham History! 🌸 Today, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who have shaped Durham’s stories through love, strength, and resilience —we thank you, and appreciate you! 💐 #modh #mothersday #durhamnc #local

🌿 Join Us to Help Clean Up Historic Geer Cemetery! 🌿 On May 24th, FOGC is hosting a volunteer cleanup to help care for this important part of Durham’s Black history. We'll be clearing vines, picking up branches, and gathering leaves 🧤 Bring gloves, and wear closed-toe shoes!

Cemetery Citizens — A Conversation on Memory & Justice Join MoDH, Preservation Durham, and Friends of Geer Cemetery for a FREE evening of powerful dialogue. 🗓️ Tuesday, June 3 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 Chesterfield Building, Suite 2908 (701 W. Main St., Durham) Free and open to all!

📚 Important Update: Cemetery Citizens — A Conversation on Memory & Justice 🕊️ The date of this event has been changed! It will now be held: 🗓️ Monday, June 2nd 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 Chesterfield Building, Suite 2908 (701 W. Main St., Durham) Free and open to all! #durhamnc #local

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the legacy they leave behind. Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day from the Museum of Durham History! 🇺🇸

🙌 Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have come out to see us at the Durham Farmers' Market and the Black Farmers' Market over the past few weeks! 🥕🍓 Made possible by PNC. See you next weekend, June 1st, at the Black Farmers' Market! 🍑🥬 #durhamnc #local #fyp #farmersmarket

📅 Just a reminder! Join us Monday, June 2 for a FREE author talk with Adam Rosenblatt, PhD, in conversation with Debra Taylor Gonzalez-Garcia at the Chesterfield Building (701 W. Main St.), Suite 2908. Doors open at 6PM, and the talk starts at 6:30PM!

🌈 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

❤️💛💚 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

🕊️ 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!

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

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!

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."

💛 Help us keep history alive—make a gift today! 👉 modh.org/get-involved/d… 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

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