Durham County Library Hosts Presentation on the History of West Durham
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| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Sunday, November 8, 2009 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Location: | Durham County Main Library |
| Street: | 300 N. Roxboro St |
| City/Town: | Durham, NC |
Description
John Schelp, president of Old West Durham Neighborhood Association, will discuss the history of West Durham as a mill village. Schelp will describe how the Erwin Cotton Mills, from their construction in the 1890s to their closure in the 1980s, were the driving force that made Old West Durham what it is today.
The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 919-560-0268 or visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org.
The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 919-560-0268 or visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org.
Other Information
- Guests are allowed to bring friends to this event.
Event Type
This is an open event. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
Admins
- Durham County Government (creator)