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Hayti Heritage Center

4.7

804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 683-1709
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Hayti Heritage Center is a cultural and educational venue that houses a community room, two classrooms, a dance studio, the Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery, and the historic 400-seat performance hall. The structure was originally St. Joseph’s Church, established in 1891 by Edian Markham, a former slave. Stained glass windows and other remnants of the church add to the beauty of this space, which features speakers, artists, and entertainers from around the country and the world.


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Photo of Lynette Wilkerson Lynette Wilkerson
Aug 7, 2025 5

Hayti Heritage Center has been a Cultural Center for African Americans in Durham North Carolina since 1975. It has given the Black Community a Cultural place to call our own and should always be Respected and Recognized as the Best Cultural Center for African Americans.

Photo of Terez Generette Terez Generette
Jun 15, 2025 5

I have been here before for events. Always a great time. Great people.

Photo of Shekeala B Shekeala B
Jan 19, 2025 5

Always a great experience! Highly recommend. The poetry slams are amazing! 10/10

Photo of Jenifer Edwards Jenifer Edwards
Oct 24, 2024 5

Wonderful, elegant, warm ambience with a fabulous Orchestra of music. Everyone should experience Candlelight.