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Join Us!
Welcome to Durham, we hope you love it as much as we do.
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming events and tours. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from out of town, we offer a variety of exciting experiences that will allow you to explore and learn about our community in new and unique ways. Our regular walking tour schedule is paused in 2024 while we conduct a program review, but we can still accommodate requests for private tours. Just reach out to ask!
Our events and tours are designed to be inclusive and fun for all ages and interests. We invite you to browse our calendar of events and tours, and sign up for the ones that interest you. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or special requests. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our City with you!
Upcoming Tours and Events
List of Services
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Cocktails and Cornices Walking Tour
Monthly, April - September. 5:30-7pm. FREE for members, $12 General Admission.
Join Preservation Durham for a walking tour highlighting the architectural history of Downtown Durham's Historic District. The tour will wind through the "social district" so that you can imbibe while you take in the history!
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Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery: Archaeological Forum
NOW POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.
Archaeology seminar with Grubb & Associates at the Chesterfield Building (701 W. Main St. Room 2908/2909), presented by Friends of Geer Cemetery, Preservation Durham, and the Museum of Durham History.
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Preservation Durham 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony
November 18th, 2025. 6-8pm. ReCity Network. 112 Broadway St. FREE
Preservation Durham is excited to be hosting our 2025 annual awards ceremony this fall! Join us as we celebrate our awards winners who epitomize the best of Durham historic preservation and education.
In the meantime, nominate a person, project, or organization that you believe has done phenomenal work in historic preservation and education in Durham before July 31st!
Thank you to the Sustaining Sponsors that help make Preservation Durham's work possible!
2025 Presenting Partner
Preservation Partner
George Watts Hill Circle
Deborah & James
Dobbins
Preservation Friends
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Sponsorship Sustains Our Work
Corporate sponsorship supports the work of Preservation Durham’s staff and volunteers, including advocating for preservation issues before city leaders, the Open Durham online program, and developing a grant program for historic renovations.
