The Duke Endowment Traveling Exhibit
The NC Museum of History is hosting an exhibit celebrating the 100th birthday of the Duke Endowment in the museum lobby.
The Duke Endowment supports higher education, health care, children’s welfare, and spiritual programs in North Carolina and South Carolina. As part of the yearlong centennial celebration, a traveling exhibit is touring both states to educate and engage the public about the vision of James B. Duke, the endowment’s founder. The exhibition will be available in the museum lobby through December.
Through interactive content and videos, visitors will learn how Duke and the endowment helped shape the Carolinas and how his generosity continues to support the region today. The exhibit also features stories of the endowment’s grantees over the past 100 years. On one side of the exhibit, visitors can learn about the Duke family, its legacy of community building and philanthropy, and the creation of the Duke Endowment. The other side shares the story of the endowment today and the lasting impact of its work.
In addition to the traveling exhibit, the endowment offers a virtual exhibit that mirrors this physical exhibit. The virtual exhibit provides an engaging opportunity to explore the endowment’s history and impact today.
