Durham History Hub

Durham and baseball are intimately connected in the minds of many Americans because of the movie "Bull Durham." But the relationship between the city of…

Durham and baseball are intimately connected in the minds of many Americans because of the movie "Bull Durham." But the relationship between the city of…

In the early 20th century, Sears Roebuck CEO Julius Rosenwald teamed up with educator and civil rights icon Booker T. Washington to bring formal education…

In the early 20th century, Sears Roebuck CEO Julius Rosenwald teamed up with educator and civil rights icon Booker T. Washington to bring formal education…

In recalling history, many cite the leaders who shaped the politics and business of the country, cities and communities. But what about the folks that…

In recalling history, many cite the leaders who shaped the politics and business of the country, cities and communities. But what about the folks that…

Downtown Durham has been the home of one hotel for a long time - the Marriott. But now there are two. A second hotel held a ribbon-cutting this week in a…

The late 19th century American South was marked by inequality; Jim Crow was the law of the land and racial segregation was both a social norm and a legal…

The late 19th century American South was marked by inequality; Jim Crow was the law of the land and racial segregation was both a social norm and a legal…