Other Attractions

Perkins Library – Rare Book, Manuscript & Special Collections

Ranks seventh-largest among American private university libraries, with several thousand rare and unique books, maps, photographs, films, broadsides and Confederate prints, ancient clay tablets, manuscripts and books printed prior to 1501 A.D.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
Duke University West Campus Durham, NC 27708
Phone
(919)684-3009
Website
scriptorium.lib.duke.edu
Map
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While You're in Durham

More Things to Do

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

ABC Cab Company

Taxicab dispatch service for independent taxi service.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

AAA Carolina Motor Club

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

A Slice of Heaven

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Alamo Rent-A-Car

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Upcoming Events

Events in Durham

Sep
12
NC Gay Pride Parade and Festival
Sep
13
Blessing of the Animals Worship Service
Sep
13
Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
Sep
19
World Beer Festival
Oct
3
An Evening at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Oct–Nov
18–8
Portraits with Santa
Nov
7
Light Up Durham Holiday Events
Nov
7
Durham Holiday Parade
Outdoors

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