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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.


Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Photo of Alper Özdamar Alper Özdamar
Jan 15, 2024 5

We went Hayti for candlelight concert. Spellbinding renditions of "Viva la Vida" and the mesmerizing "A Sky Full Of Stars." The ambiance created by these Coldplay classics, combined with the gentle illumination of candles, made it a night to remember.

Photo of Michael Healy Michael Healy
Dec 14, 2023 5

Had a wonderful evening date with my wife. We enjoyed a stringed Quartet program. The setting is warm and intimate.

Photo of Yvonne Sims-Broome Yvonne Sims-Broome
Oct 8, 2023 5

Spectacular comes close to describing this experience. The venue was beautiful & musicians talented. This is a night that I will never forget.

Photo of Sandra Sandra
Sep 28, 2023 4

It was great! I will go again. The reason for a 4 rating is the musicians lights on the music stands were blinding and did not make a good ambiance night. The music was great.

Photo of Full Pocket Coaching Full Pocket Coaching
Sep 28, 2023 5

Loved seeing the Fever Candlelight jazz band. Such a great experience!

Photo of Layla Borisouth Layla Borisouth
Sep 26, 2023 4

Could not see a thing in the very back row. I'm also 5ft

Photo of Carlos Lugo-Olivieri, MD Carlos Lugo-Olivieri, MD
Aug 26, 2023 5

A wonderful and spectacular performance and experience.

Photo of A E A E
Aug 18, 2023 5

Very friendly and helpful. Historic building. A resource for the community. Bricks used to build a Church were fired by brickmaker Richard Burton, Fitzgerald, and Robert G Fitzgerald. They have about 150 years of where, but the clay used is excellent and the bricks are well-made and you can see it the care and the competence in the state of the brick today. Historically important area of Durham with a vibrant future ahead. On Monday nights or maybe Wednesday evenings (I can’t remember exactly) they have African dance class for the community.