In the years following the Civil War, local entrepreneurs in and around Durham eagerly followed the path first blazed by John Ruffin Green, producing their own tobacco while prominently attaching the name of Durham to their brands. They recognized the value of pairing a quality product with the powerful appeal of memory and regional identity.Continue reading “The Men who Put Durham on the Map”
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Durham’s Infamous Role in the Civil War
When the Civil War began in 1861, Durham’s population was less than a thousand, with only a few dozen people living near or around Durham Station. Most of the population in the area lived on farms and raised their own food to survive. Farmers had also grown tobacco for generations. The Piedmont area of NorthContinue reading “Durham’s Infamous Role in the Civil War”
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”