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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.

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.

Walking Tours Explore Downtown Historic District

Preservation Durham's free Saturday morning walking tours explore different aspects of the Downtown Durham Historic District. More than 1000 people took our fun and educational tours in 2007! Meet our entertaining and well-informed docents on Foster Street at the Durham Farmers' Market at 10:00am the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Saturday of each month for a glimpse into the history of the Bull City. 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.

MORE ABOUT PRESERVATION DURHAM WALKING TOURS

BECOME A TOUR GUIDE! Preservation Durham is seeking volunteers to lead our walking tours of downtown Durham. Opportunities exist to lead Tobacco Heritage, Civil Rights Legacy, and Architecture & Landscape walking tours.

No experience necessary! The program will provide new volunteers with tour scripts, training from seasoned tour guides, and as much support as you need! Find out more at one of two informational meetings Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm or Saturday, April 26 at 11:00am at Preservation Durham's office at 200 N. Mangum Street. For more information call Preservation Durham at (919)-682-3036 or email.

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.

SAVE ROUGEMONT DEPOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEPOT RESTORATION

2008 Old Durham Tour was May 3

The 12th Annual Tour explored the Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood, founded a century ago when Watts Hospital was built at the corner of West Club Blvd. and Broad Street.	THE WATKINS HOUSE, ONE OF 14 SITES ON THE 12TH ANNUAL OLD DURHAM TOUR
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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.