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Preservation Durham

www.preservationdurham.org

Preservation Durham's mission is to preserve the history,
architecture, and cultural heritage of Durham and Durham County
and to serve as an institution for the education of citizens
through the promotion and appreciation of this heritage.

A 501(c)3 corporation founded in 1974 as the Historic Preservation
Society of Durham, Preservation Durham has achieved a regional reputation
as one of North Carolina's outstanding historic preservation non-profits.

Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn February 17: Off To War - The 113th Field Artillery Unit This unit of the North Carolina Army National Guard played an important part in the United States' participation during World War I. Sponsored by Hessling Conservation LLC. Doors open at 11:30am and the program begins at 12:00.
113th Regiment Insignia	Lunch and Learn tickets are $19 for Preservation Durham members; $17 for Preservation Durham senior members, and $25 for the public. Make your reservation with your credit card by calling the Preservation Durham office at (919)-682-3036, emailing Preservation Durham, or sending a check to PO Box 25411, Durham NC 27702. Events regularly sell out, so reserve your place early!
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Walking Tours Explore Downtown Historic District

Preservation Durham's free Saturday morning walking tours explore different aspects of the Downtown Durham Historic District. Meet our entertaining and well-informed docents on Foster Street at the Durham Farmers' Market at 11:00am the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Saturday of December, January, February, and March for a glimpse into the history of the Bull City. Our free tours describe the tobacco industry in Durham and its importance in the city's history; the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in Durham; and the unique architecture of the city that earned it National Historic District status in 1974.

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BECOME A TOUR GUIDE! Preservation Durham needs volunteers to lead our walking tours of downtown Durham. Opportunities exist to lead Tobacco Heritage, Civil Rights Legacy, and Architecture & Landscape walking tours. Contact Tour Leader Andy Edmonds by email or call Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036.

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Become part of one of the most active and respected preservation organizations in the country! Receive our newsletter with details about our exciting schedule and get discounts on tickets for events including Lunch and Learn programs, the 2009 Preservation Awards, and our signature event, the Old Durham Tour. This year's tour will explore the Morehead Hill neighborhood on Saturday, May 2. For more information, please call (919)-682-3036. Contributions made to Preservation Durham are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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East Durham Home Tour Is Big Success

201 S. Driver Street is just one block
south of East Main St.

The Durham Herald Sun had some nice things to say about Preservation Durham's 2009 East Durham Home Tour and the ongoing redevelopment in this new National Historic District!

Eye-opening East Durham
Potential buyers learn about historic properties

For more information about opportunities in East Durham, please call Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036.

EAST DURHAM BEST OLD HOUSE NEIGHBORHOOD

Preservation Durham Bestows 100th ID Plaque

Preservation Durham has awarded its 100th plaque to recognize a historic property in the Bull City. These handsome, custom designed bronze markers identify properties that contribute to the historic fabric of Durham. Residential, commercial, and institutional properties are eligible for Preservation Durham Historic Plaques. Residential Plaques bear the historic name of the house and its date of construction. Commercial plaques also include some information about the history of the building.

Properties must have complete documentation of their history to qualify for a plaque. The application form and requirements are posted on this website, or for more information call the Preservation Durham office at (919)-682-3036.

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See our new interactive list of plaque owners!

THE 5 POINTS LOAN COMPANY
ON MAIN STREET
BEARS PLAQUE #49.

Save Rougemont Depot

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Rougemont Depot in its heyday.

The Save Rougemont Depot Committee has partnered with Preservation Durham to raise funds to move and restore this historic building. Rougemont was one of many stops along the Lynchburg and Durham Railroad, which later became the Norfolk & Western Railroad. The current depot in this northern Durham County town was built in 1938 after fire destroyed the original building. The replacement building is very similar to the original in style and construction, except for some minor changes in placement of doors and windows.

After years of neglect, the historic depot is in need of extensive restoration to continue to serve the community.

The Save Rougemont Depot Committee hopes that the front and office portions can be used as a town hall (if Rougemont becomes incorporated) and the freight station portion will be converted into a town and train museum.

For more information, contact the Save Rougemont Depot Committee by email. Click the links below to learn more about the project and to contribute to the restoration.

The campaign to Save the Rougemont Depot was the topic at the November 2008 Lunch & Learn.

SAVE ROUGEMONT DEPOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEPOT RESTORATION

Buy a New Old House Through Preservation Durham

Buy a home through Preservation Durham's Endangered Properties Program. Preservation Durham uses the Endangered Properties Program to attach protective covenants to older homes throughout Durham to ensure that they are maintained and preserved. Check the listings on the EPF pages of our website. Some homes are fixer-uppers, others are move-in ready! Property owners can earn local and state preservation tax credits for renovating historic buildings in Durham.