Located in Durham's historic Hayti community, the Hayti Heritage Center celebrates the city's rich African-American heritage through art, music, dance, lectures, and demonstrations. The Center is adjacent to St. Joseph AME Church, a national historic landmark and one of the first autonomous African-American churches in America. The Hayti Heritage Center, part of the St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, features local, regional, and national artists who use their artistic perspectives to share information on African-American life, history, and culture. Also located at the Center are African-American archives, exhibition galleries, and a dance studio.
The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation annually produces the two-day Bull Durham Blues Festival, North Carolina's largest blues festival, and the Black Diaspora Film Festival, which celebrates African Americans in film.
Location
The Hayti Heritage Center is located at 804 Old Fayetteville Street at
the corner of Fayetteville Street and Lakewood Avenue, just a few minutes
from downtown Durham. Driving directions are available at the St.
Joseph's Historic Foundation Web site. If you prefer not to drive, Durham
Area Transit Authority (DATA) bus service is an option. For complete
fare and route information and schedules, call (919) 683-DATA.
Hours of operation
The Hayti Heritage Center is open Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. It is open on Sundays at selected times.
Cost
Admission is free.
Contact information
For more information about the Hayti Heritage Center, call (919) 683-1709.
Disabled access
The Hayti Heritage Center provides disabled access.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
