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Founded in 1876 as the first cemetery for African-Americans in Durham. Margaret Faucette, founder of White Rock Baptist Church, and Edian Markham, founder of St. Joseph's AME church and organizer of Hayti neighborhood, lie there. Land entrusted to sharecroppers by Jesse Geer of Geer Plantation after the death of an 11 year-old farm hand.

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Art Craft Framing Company

Custom framing. Specializes in custom archival &

Durham, NC Arts


Vertical Edge Climbing Center

10,000 square feet of wall-to-wall faux cliffs, caverns, overhangs and mountainous terrain.

Durham, NC Other Attractions

Northgate Mall

Newly-renovated and expanded. Serves as a shopping landmark with over 165 stores including Hecht's, Belk, Sears, Ann Taylor, Talbot's and a full-size Americana carousel. A regional attraction for 35 years.

Durham, NC Malls

Things to do near Durham, NC

Guilford College

Founded in 1837 by the Society of Friends (Quakers), Guilford College is an independent, liberal arts college widely respecte...

Pinehurst Area Realty

Tucked away in the beautiful azaleas and dogwoods on scenic Midland Road in Pinehurst, NC are two unique walking golf course ...

North Carolina Botanical Garden

One of the largest natural botanical gardens in the Southeast consists of display gardens featuring native plants, herbs, nat...

India Palace

Offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu items. Seafood, halal meat, chicken and more. Lunch buffet. Reservations suggeste...

Nina's Classic Cuisine

Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere. Dinner Reservations Suggested. ...