Pauli Murray Lenten Day of Reflection
Mar
22
9:00 AM09:00

Pauli Murray Lenten Day of Reflection

Pauli Murray, the first black female-perceived person to be ordained an Episcopal priest, has much to share with us about how to show up as spiritual beings in the world. Throughout the day, we’ll explore three powerful themes from Murray’s theological and prophetic work:

  • Prophetic Truth-Telling

  • Dignity and Resistance in the Face of Struggle & Oppression

  • Transformation, Hope, and Renewal


This reflective experience will include personal time for quiet reflection, an opportunity to explore the exhibits, and small group discussions. Coffee and light snacks will be available throughout the day.

This event is pay-what-you-can and open to all. Please consider giving generously to help support our ongoing work.

While the day is grounded in Pauli Murray's Christian prophetic and theological lens, people of all faiths and backgrounds are warmly invited to participate.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED.

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Guided Home Tour
Mar
26
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Guided Home Tour
Mar
26
6:00 PM18:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Women's History Month Guided Tour
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00

Women's History Month Guided Tour

This tour opportunity will be hosted by our Executive Director, Angela Thorpe Mason, and will focus on key pieces of Pauli Murray's life and legacy in the Women's movement. Visitors will be guided through the interior exhibit and historic space, and time for questions and interactive reflection will be included in the time spent together.

Advanced registration is required and space is limited!

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Guided Home Tour
Apr
9
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Pauli Murray: Writing the Path to Equality
Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00

Pauli Murray: Writing the Path to Equality

This session introduces the life and legacy of Pauli Murray, a pioneering writer, lawyer, activist, and Durhamite whose work shaped civil rights and gender equality, with a special focus on Murray's authorship. Lead by Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.

This event is free and open to the public! Registration is appreciated but not required.

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Guided Home Tour
Apr
23
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Guided Home Tour
Apr
23
6:00 PM18:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Pauli Murray Dog Walk: a Pawsitive Impact Walk
Mar
15
10:30 AM10:30

Pauli Murray Dog Walk: a Pawsitive Impact Walk

Join us for the inaugural Pauli Murray Dog Walk—a celebration of Pauli Murray's love for their furry friends and a day of walking in solidarity for social justice!
We’ll be strolling through the beautiful West End, raising support for social justice programming at the Pauli Murray Center. It’s a perfect opportunity for both humans and dogs to unite for a great cause. 🐕💙
Do you have a pup with a passion for justice? Bring them along for this paws-itively special day! 🐾✨
No dog? No problem! You can still participate with our ‘lone human’ rates and a “stand-in” foam dog by your side. 
While the route will be ​roughly ​a mile walk, folks are welcome and encouraged to go at their own pace and complete whatever portion of the route feels right for them. All participants will receive a Pauli Murray bandana and a free self-guided tour of Pauli Murray's childhood home!

While this is a fundraising event and an opportunity to invest in an incredible historic space, it’s important to us that everyone is able to participate. If finances are preventing you and your pup from coming out on March 15th, reach out to us about mutual aid opportunities. We’d love to see how we can help one another!

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Guided Home Tour
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Guided Home Tour
Mar
12
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Durham Queer Trivia
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

Durham Queer Trivia

The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice is excited to team up with Durham Queer Trivia this February for a special Pauli Murray Trivia Night! 🎉✨

Durham Queer Trivia is a vibrant community trivia group that hosts monthly events at Arcana Bar & Lounge — one of the few remaining lesbian bars in the country. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, who’s headquarters is located in Murray’s childhood home in Durham’s West End, seeks to lift up the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray by offering programming in history, education, arts, and social justice.

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First Hybrid Book Club of 2025!
Feb
5
6:30 PM18:30

First Hybrid Book Club of 2025!

Join us for a community discussion of Pauli Murray’s own work Proud Shoes—hosted inside Murray’s childhood home!
We're excited to come together over five sessions to read and reflect on Murray's own memoir. Whether you’re joining us virtually or in person, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside others.
At the beginning of each session, our staff will share some guiding reflection questions, followed by time for small group discussion of the material.
Please note: due to limited in-person space, we ask that participants who may not be able to attend most of the in-person sessions choose the virtual option. We want to ensure everyone has the chance to join in!
Let’s celebrate this incredible work and grow in community together! Sign up through the link in our bio. This book club is generously supported by the Paul Green Foundation.

Sign up here -> https://forms.gle/8SdnttqP81LFXfut5

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Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic
Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00

Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic

Join the NCBA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee and the North Carolina Bar Foundation for a Name Change Clinic. Individuals will have an opportunity to meet with attorneys and legal professionals to discuss and/or begin the name change process. Appointments are required. Sign up here -> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4BADAB28A7FC1-54242246-name#/

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Guided Home Tour
Jan
22
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Artists Day of Inspiration
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00

Artists Day of Inspiration

Calling all artists, writers, and creatives! The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice is thrilled to offer a free Artist Workday this January — an inspiring opportunity to create within the sacred space of Pauli Murray’s childhood home. This unique event is open to all creatives who wish to connect with the rich history of this incredible site while working on their own projects. Space is available on a first come,first serve basis. Sign up here.

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Guided Home Tour
Jan
8
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Home Tour

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Self Guided Home Tours
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

Self Guided Home Tours

Explore the Pauli Murray Center’s grounds and interior at your own pace. Discover interactive exhibits both inside and outside as you learn about the remarkable person raised here. We recommend allowing about 60 minutes for your visit.

Please arrive promptly for your scheduled timeslot. Guests who arrive more than 30 minutes after their scheduled time may not be granted access to the space.

Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance.

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Guided Home Tours
Dec
4
10:00 AM10:00

Guided Home Tours

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Self Guided Home Tours
Nov
23
11:00 AM11:00

Self Guided Home Tours

Explore the Pauli Murray Center’s grounds and interior at your own pace. Discover interactive exhibits both inside and outside as you learn about the remarkable person raised here. We recommend allowing about 60 minutes for your visit.

Please arrive promptly for your scheduled timeslot. Guests who arrive more than 30 minutes after their scheduled time may not be granted access to the space.

Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance.

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Pauli Murray Birthday Celebration
Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00

Pauli Murray Birthday Celebration

🎉 Celebrate Pauli Murray’s Birthday with us on Saturday, November 16th! 🎉

Join our special drop-in celebration from 10 AM - 2 PM, featuring free entry and the chance to explore our inaugural exhibit. Stop by to say hello, and indulge in a delicious custom Pauli Murray cupcake* from @rocakestudio!

If you’d like to honor Pauli’s legacy with a birthday gift, please check the link in our bio. Your support will help us to lift up Pauli’s life and legacy in this new season. Thank you for your support! ✨

*Free cupcakes available on a first come, first served basis.

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Guided Home Tours
Nov
13
12:00 PM12:00

Guided Home Tours

This tour opportunity begins with time to explore the outdoor exhibits and grounds. Once you’re ready to enter inside, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the interior of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s home through the interactive exhibits and remarkable historic space. Advanced registration is required.

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Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray

Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray is a 90-minute 1-square mile tour around the historic West End Neighborhood of Durham. Tour goers will visit 6 stops and be inspired by Pauli Murray's legacy and the unique contributions of the Fitzgerald family to the educational, economic, and cultural fabric of Durham.

Aya Shabu and Conductors share emancipation strategies from the voices of a Black Civil War soldier, the Freedman Schools movement, and from unsung s/hero Pauli Murray - a relentless pioneer and activist of Black civil rights, women's rights, and LGBTQ rights.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants on the tour, please be advised that the tour route includes two moderate hills (one ascending and one descending), limited public sidewalks, and uneven ground.

Be advised: The rain date is the fourth Saturday of the same month at 10 a.m. There will not be a rain date for November, and participants will be fully refunded.

By attending this tour, all participants assume full responsibility for their own safety and well-being and that of the minors accompanying them on the tour regardless of the weather conditions. And agree to hold harmless Whistle Stop Tours, its tour operators, the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, and its staff and personnel from any liability causing personal injury to any of the participants during this tour.

This tour is a collaboration between Whistle-Stop Tours and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.

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Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic

Join the NCBA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee and the North Carolina Bar Foundation for a Name Change Clinic. Individuals will have an opportunity to meet with attorneys and legal professionals to discuss and/or begin the name change process. Appointments are required. Sign up here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/name-change-clinic-durham-tickets-1013675269017

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gOD-talks
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

gOD-talks

Join us to engage in a compelling conversation about millennials, faith, and spirituality. 

gOD-Talk is a groundbreaking project led by the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life in association with Pew Research Center. Featuring leading millennial voices, gOD-Talk amplifies their individual and shared experiences in a curated conversation streamed to audiences online across the United States and around the world. The rise of the “spiritual but not religious” designation has led to a decline of millennial participation in mainline religious traditions with many questioning the relevance, mission, and overall purpose of organized religion in the 21st century.

The film screening will be followed by a talkback led by Rev. Teddy Reeves, Curator of Religion at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, featuring Rev. Racquel C.N. Gill (Duke Chapel), Justice Hill (Duke Divinity School), Taylor Stewart (NCCU), and Rev. Gloria Winston (NCCU).

A reception with light refreshments will follow the screening and talkback.

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/gODtalks24

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Pauli Murray Pilgrimage
Oct
5
10:30 AM10:30

Pauli Murray Pilgrimage

Event Details

  • Participants will learn about the history of Durham and its importance in Murray’s legacy. At each stop, participants will receive selected prayers, meditations, and conversation starters to encourage reflection and fellowship.

  • The full pilgrimage route is 4.5 miles, but it's up to you how long you walk. 

  • Starting at the Pauli Murray Center, located at 906 Carroll Street. Then, make your way along the American Tobacco Trail to the Veranda at Whitted (Historic Hillside high school), St. Titus' Episcopal Church, and Stanford L. Warren Library.

  • You can begin the journey anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 AM, but we ask that you do not begin the pilgrimage after 11:30 AM. 

  • You can walk the entire route or use our modified 1-mile option. There will be a shuttle service along the route for walkers who want to return to the Pauli Murray Center at any point.

Click here to sign up!

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Grand Opening of the Pauli Murray Center
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Grand Opening of the Pauli Murray Center

  • Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for this historic opportunity to be one of the first visitors to step inside the newly renovated space, as we celebrate all those who helped us succeed in creating a visitor-ready Pauli Murray Center! While we have loved journeying alongside you through programming that was outdoors, virtual, and at satellite locations, we are excited to welcome you home into this historic and cherished space.

No matter when you arrive, there will be opportunities to celebrate this exciting occasion! Outside on the grounds, visitors can enjoy a festival atmosphere signature Pauli Murray refreshments, meditation and reflection opportunities, a youth activity zone, and tabling space for our community partners! On our main stage, we've invited countless community leaders, artists, and partners to share thanksgivings, original poetry, music, and more.

The Center’s inaugural exhibit, “Pauli Murray: Coming Home,” chronicles Rev. Dr. Murray’s complex life, multifaceted work, and resounding legacy will be available to be viewed by those with timed-entry passes to enter inside the home. The exhibit lifts up four themes to share this story: identity, home, activism, and family.

Timed Entry Passes to enter inside the home are sold out, but we still encourage everyone to stop by to enjoy this historic celebration! More opportunities to experience the exhibits and interior of Pauli’s home are coming soon!

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Pauli Now! Lessons from Pauli Murray's Radical Progressive Legacy
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

Pauli Now! Lessons from Pauli Murray's Radical Progressive Legacy

  • Durham County Main Library Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Erika W. Wilson, Professor of Law, Wade Edwards Distinguished Scholar, and Director of the Critical Race Lawyering Civil Rights Clinic at UNC-Chapel Hill; Serena Sebring, Executive Director of Blueprint NC; and Stormie Daie, member of the House of Coxx, for a panel on the lessons that Pauli's legacy holds for progressive struggle in the 21st century. Moderated by Antonia Randolph, Assistant Professor of American Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Meet our Panel:

Erika K. Wilson is a Professor of Law and the Wade Edwards Distinguished Scholar at the University of North Carolina School of Law. Her areas of expertise include civil litigation, civil rights, clinical legal education, critical race theory, education law, and public policy. Her scholarship was cited by United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissenting opinion in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard Coll., 600 U.S. 181, 337 (2023). Professor Wilson is also the founder of the Critical Race Lawyering Civil Rights Clinic, a clinic that teaches law students how to bridge the gap between Critical Race Theory as an academic discipline and the practice of law.

Serena Sebring is a queer Black feminist, mother, organizer, and educator. Sebring joined the Blueprint NC team in 2020, after more than 10 years of experience in building power, community organizing, policy campaigns, and base-building. Previously, she served as Regional Organizing Lead for Southerners on New Ground (SONG). Serena received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2005, her M.A. in Sociology from Duke University in 2008, and her Ph.D. in Sociology from Duke University, in 2012. Since 2005, she has woven and nurtured relationships across the state with organizers, artists, policy-makers, workers, parents, and caregivers on front porches, in church basements and city council rooms, at the statehouse and in the streets.

Raafe Purnsley is an NC native and proud queer black fem. Purnsley utilizes the character, Stormie Daie, to connect with their queer community and become an emcee, educator, and performer. Purnsley, as Stormie Daie, has been able to create safe space for queer people and has been afforded many amazing opportunities like modeling for New York Fashion Week, emceeing a Nat'l Trans Prom on the steps of Capital, and appearing in Vogue. Stormie is blessed to share her life with a fellow activist, and future nurse, Joaquin Carcaño, where they live with their three mutts in Durham. Here Purnsley and Daie have the honor of facilitating queer community whether it be as a Drag Story Reader, teaching Science with Stormie, or simply serving it on stages like the historic Carolina Theater.

Antonia Randolph (moderator) is the Jonathon M. Hess Term Assistant Professor of American Studies at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Her book, The Wrong Kind of Different: Challenging the Meaning of Diversity in American Classrooms (Teachers College 2012), examined the hierarchies elementary school teachers constructed among students of color. She has published in Scalawag and The Feminist Wire. Her current book project, That's My Heart: Queering Intimacy in Hip-Hop Culture, forthcoming from University of California Press, examines portrayals of black male intimacy in hip-hop culture.

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Gender-Affirming Clothing Swap
Jul
27
10:00 AM10:00

Gender-Affirming Clothing Swap

Happy summer from the Pauli Murray Center! As a center, we strive to model Pauli Murray in all we do, so this summer, we have decided to host our first ever gender-affirming clothing swap! Join us for a day of fun, music, education, and grab a few clothing items while you’re there! Our event will be held July 27th, 1-4 pm at (insert location). Please make sure to stop by, bring an article of clothing, or donate in advance to any of our designated donation locations!

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Pauli Murray’s Impact & Innovative Legal Spirit
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00

Pauli Murray’s Impact & Innovative Legal Spirit

This conversation, hosted by the Community Remembrance Coalition—Chatham & The Chatham Community NAACP Branch #5377, will explore how Pauli Murray fundamentally shaped our understanding of equality and American constitutional jurisprudence.

Murray’s legal impact and scholarship defined and defended the rights of African Americans, women, and LGBTQ+ people. Through their fight for gender equality, the elimination of Jim Crow, and the development of an intersectional legal approach, Dr. Murray was a true trailblazer.

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St. Titus Saint Day Service
Jul
24
6:00 PM18:00

St. Titus Saint Day Service

Join us for a service to commemorate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray at Pauli's childhood church, St. Titus’ Episcopal. This annual service includes an original liturgy and a choir drawn from across the city. It draws an incredibly diverse group to a historically African American church and has become a beloved annual event for many people. While this is a Christian Episcopal service, all are welcome to attend!

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Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic
Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00

Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic

  • Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the NCBA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee and the North Carolina Bar Foundation on July 20th for a Name Change Clinic. Individuals will have an opportunity to meet with attorneys and legal professionals to discuss and/or begin the name change process. Appointments are required.

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