Durham is a Destination to Do—Not Just See—History
Durham has always been well-known as a historical destination. And rightfully so. The Bull City shines at the national level with three of the state's 38 National Historic Sites. Durham also has 58 locations on the National Register of Historic Places. But Durham is also a popular destination for family reunions, family history research, and research of historical collections.
Nationally, about one-third of family travel is triggered by family reunions, and one in five involve three generations. In past years, Durham has booked an average of 50 DCVB-serviced family reunions.
The advent of the Internet, specifically web sites for genealogical research, has elevated family history research to a more accurate, faster and convenient level. Visitors coming to Durham to research their ancestry will find comprehensive web sites at the Durham County library system and Duke and North Carolina Central university libraries. Other useful sites are USGenWeb, the Historic Preservation Society of Durham, and the Durham Cemetery site. DCVB's Visitor Information Center has additional information available as well.
Few cities in America can compare with Durham for its high-tech leadership, its well-known quality of life, and its diversity of medicine. Now its ability to help families find their roots is coming of age, too.
Last updated 2/27/04
