Durham
North Carolina Central University student working on her laptop; credit Durham CVB
Durham has many art, science & nature centers, a notable Black College, and the world-renowned Duke University basketball tradition. Proximity to two lakes also makes it a favorite for eco-travel too.
History
African Americans have been a key part of Durham History since the 1700s
Cultural Sites
Hayti Heritage Center is a national archive for African American cultural works
Restaurants
Caribbean taste buds will lead you to Jamaica Jamaica and other cafes
Shops
North Carolina Central University Bookstore & several emerging shops of interest
Durham Black Wall Street sign; (c) Soul Of America
Historic Sites
Stagville Preservation Center has 30,000 acres that hosted 900 enslaved people
Black Wall Street
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company became the largest Black-owned financial institution
Civil Rights Movement
The city was a center of organizing, planning & fund-raising, but seldom grabbed national headlines
Place of Worship
White Rock Baptist Church was founded in 1866 by Dr. Augustus Shepard
Durham Bimbe Festival
Innkeeper
Consider a retreat at Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast
General Attractions
Duke University features a landmark 1800-seat chapel and many other Neo-Gothic buildings
Family Attractions
Cameron Indoor Stadium doesn’t get any better than college basketball fans
The Arts
Nasher Museum of Art includes the Grant Hill Collection
Durham Blues
Most people are surprised to learn about its long Blues tradition
Trivia & Famous Residents
About 6,000 Black-owned companies reside in Durham