Self Guided Tours of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was a twentieth-century human rights activist, legal scholar, author, labor organizer, poet, Episcopal priest, multiracial Black, LGBTQ+ Durhamite who lived one of the most remarkable lives of the 20th century. S/he was the first Black person to earn a JSD (Doctor of the Science of Law) degree from Yale Law School, a founder of the National Organization for Women and the first Black person perceived as a woman to be ordained an Episcopal priest.
Join a self-guided tour of Pauli Murray's childhood home and explore both the outdoor and indoor exhibits, highlighting the themes of identity, activism, and love.
Please note that these tours are self-guided. While staff and volunteers will be on site to help answer questions and welcome you to the space, please register for a guided tour if you are hoping to attend a more formal presentation.
Children are always welcome, but must be supervised by an adult.
All are welcome at the Pauli Murray Center. Please see the accessibility page for more details about accommodations we can offer, or reach out to us about your individual needs: https://www.paulimurraycenter.com/accessibility
Reservations are recommended but not required.
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Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, August 22 to Saturday, December 26
- Saturday, August 29 to Saturday, January 2
- Saturday, September 5 to Saturday, January 9
- Saturday, September 12 to Saturday, January 16
- Saturday, September 19 to Saturday, January 23
- Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, January 30
- Saturday, October 3 to Saturday, February 6
- Saturday, October 10 to Saturday, February 13
- Saturday, October 17 to Saturday, February 20
- Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, February 27
- Saturday, October 31 to Saturday, March 6
- Saturday, November 7 to Saturday, March 13
- Saturday, November 14 to Saturday, March 20
- Saturday, November 21 to Saturday, March 27
