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History Exhibit: To Love and Live Free

Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Time:

Venue: Museum of Durham History, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

This exhibit commemorates the 40th anniversary of the “Out Today, Out To Stay” Pride march and the failed attempt to recall Mayor Wib Gulley in 1986 for his support of LGBTQ+ rights. It tells how Durham found itself at a crossroads between tolerance and bigotry, showing how today’s inclusive Durham emerged through organizing, protest, and moral courage from citizens, faith leaders, business owners, and activists who united for equal rights—and won.pride

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History Exhibit: To Love and Live Free

Best for teens; pair it with a walk to nearby Durham Central Park.

When
Today
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Ages
Ages 13+
Price
Free
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History Exhibit: To Love and Live Free
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Schedule

History Exhibit: To Love and Live Free runs Mon, Aug 24, 2026.

Good for: teens

Getting There

Museum of Durham History is at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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