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Hayti Heritage Center
Since 1975, the Hayti Heritage Center has stood as a powerful testament to Durham’s rich African American history. Located in the heart of the historic Hayti community—a post-Reconstruction Black enclave that thrived through much of the 20th century—Hayti has long served as a guardian of cultural memory, community connection, and Black creative excellence.
As the Hayti Heritage Center launches its inaugural artistic season—its first formally curated one in fifty years—the institution is stepping into a new chapter shaped by legacy, defiance, and cultural sovereignty. Housed in the landmark sanctuary of St. Joseph AME Church, erected in 1891, the Center stands as the last major structure from the once-thriving…
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