Durham has a long and proud African-American history, from
the African Americans living and working here today to the leaders of Hayti and
Black Wall Street, as well as many, many more. The Durham Convention &
Visitors Bureau (DCVB) pays homage to that legacy with its African-American Heritage Guide. An updated version of the guide
was recently release, along with an online portal with additional content.
The guide itself provides locals and visitors alike with
maps and descriptions of historic sites, relevant exhibits, and more so
interested parties can learn more about the contributions Durham’s African
Americans made to the city, state, and country. The guide includes Pauli
Murray’s childhood home, the Hayti Heritage Center, the site of important
sit-ins, and more.
The online portal includes additional content, including
more in-depth articles about Carolina Theatre’s civil rights exhibit and the
role Historic Stagville has played in helping some African-American families
shed light on their past. Additional content will be added throughout the year
to reflect upcoming events.
Visit durhamblackhistory.com
to view the portal. You can also browse the African-American
Heritage Guide online.
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