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1. www.dconc.gov › Home › ComponentsNews | Durham County

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   May 14, 2024 · “Jean Bradley Anderson’s books are a vital resource for those interested in learning about Durham’s rich history,” said Lauren Panny, head of Durham County Library’s North Carolina Collection.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Durham-North-CarolinaDurham | Historic City, Research Triangle & Duke University

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   6 days ago · Durham, city, seat (1881) of Durham county, north-central North Carolina, U.S. It is situated about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Chapel Hill and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Raleigh , the three cities forming one of the state’s major urban areas—the Research Triangle.

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3. www.brownalumnimagazine.com › articles › 2024/06/06Preserving North Carolina’s History | Brown Alumni Magazine

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   1 day ago · J. Myrick Howard, who attended Brown from 1970-72 before transferring to UNC-–Chapel Hill due to family health issues, went on to become a hero for historic preservation in his home state. During Howard’s tenure as president of Preservation North Carolina, he saved 900 properties in 80 counties, leveraging more than $750 million in private investment and helping push through legislation ...

4. durhamcountylibrary.org › for-the-mediaFor the media – Durham County Library

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   May 14, 2024 · Durham County Library’s North Carolina Collection houses Anderson’s research papers. Her history of Durham County continues to inspire new generations of historians and remains a wellspring of information for those conducting research on Durham County.

5. libguides.uncp.edu › specialcollections › lumbeeLumbee History & Culture - University of North Carolina at ...

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   May 30, 2024 · The narrative thread weaves through historical and cultural aspects of the Lumbee Tribe that have led to modern-day socioeconomic challenges faced by Robeson County, North Carolina; the home of the Lumbee.

6. durhamcountylibrary.org › humanities-eventsHumanities events – Durham County Library

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   3 days ago · Our humanities program brings nationally recognized authors and world-class scholars to the library community through events that focus on music, art, local history, religion, literature, and culture.

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   Why was Durham called Durhamville?

   • The town that grew up there was known as Durhamville, Durham Station, and Durham’s before its name was shortened to Durham. It was the site of the surrender on April 26, 1865, of Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, which effectively ended the American Civil War.

   Durham | Historic City, Research Triangle & Duke University

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   How did Durham become a university?

   • Durham became an educational, medical, and research centre in large part through the philanthropy of the Duke family. Duke University, which was established by James Buchanan Duke in 1924, was constructed around Trinity College.

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   Does Durham County Library have a humanities program?

   • Programs are often developed in partnership with our many local arts and humanities organizations, nonprofits, and institutions. Humanities programming is funded by the Durham Library Foundation. Join Durham County Library for a special live presentation on video games, culture, and the connections between them. ... Registration full.

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   Why is Raleigh important to North Carolina?

   • Raleigh is a major point for retail shipping and wholesale distribution for eastern North Carolina. After World War II the city attracted numerous factories manufacturing a wide variety of products, now including communications equipment, electronic equipment, computers, and processed foods.

   Raleigh | North Carolina, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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8. www.britannica.com › place › Raleigh-North-CarolinaRaleigh | North Carolina, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 12, 2024 · Raleigh, city, capital of North Carolina, and seat (1771) of Wake county, central North Carolina, U.S. It lies roughly 25 miles (40 km) southeast of both Chapel Hill and Durham, the three cities forming one of the state’s major urban areas—the Research Triangle.