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Author Archives: Cora Darrah

A House Long Gone

The year is 1899 and E.J. Parrish, a well known tobacco auctioneer and investor has found himself in financial ruins. This respected man among the Durham citizens has an offer by the Dukes he cannot refuse. He packs his bags and leaves the United States for Japan where, as vice-president of Murai Brothers Company, Ltd.,Continue reading “A House Long Gone”

Duke Gardens

Today, I packed up my computer, glasses, and phone and made my twenty minute drive to my regular parking space off of Duke University Road. As I walked up Chapel Drive, I noticed some potential students taking tours of the campus and a few others walking in the direction of the Chapel. Electric buses whizzedContinue reading “Duke Gardens”

History in the Making

Can you tell a personal story of Durham? A story, when told, brings a smile to your face. I can. One of my first memories of downtown Durham was when I was only twelve. My mom had enrolled me in a sewing class at the Singer store in the heart of downtown. Every Saturday morningContinue reading “History in the Making”

In Quest of the Man

As I stand in the mausoleum, reading the names of my ancestors, a bit of nostalgia flushes over me. A feeling of when I realized that I am a part of an incredible history. Each name etched upon the white marble has a story, but of them all, Richard Harvey Wright’s story screams the loudest. Continue reading “In Quest of the Man”

Discovering the Hidden Treasures of Durham, North Carolina

Okay, I know you are wondering why I have a picture of a mausoleum as my first treasure. Well, to be honest, this was where my treasure hunt began and it makes sense it should be the springboard for the blogs I plan to write about this incredible city. If you look closely, you willContinue reading “Discovering the Hidden Treasures of Durham, North Carolina”