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“Murray’s Home Built
Pauli Murray’s family home was built in Durham, North Carolina by her maternal
grandparents Robert and Cornelia Fitzgerald.”
“Pauli Moves to Durham
After her mother dies, Pauli Murray moves to the Durham family home to live with her Aunt Pauline and grandparents. Her siblings remain in Baltimore.”
“Aunt Pauline Sells Durham Home
Aunt Pauline sells the Durham family home and moves with her sister to live in New York City with their niece, Pauli.”
“Pauli Murry Murals Painted
14 Murals, including five of Pauli Murray, are created through a collaborative community process led by artist Brett Cook. Sponsored by the Center for Documentary Studies and the SWCD Quality of Life Project.”
“Pauli Murray Project Established
Pauli Murray Project (PMP) established at the Duke Human Rights Center/Franklin Humanities Institute by Robin Kirk and Barbara Lau with support”
“First Pauli Murray Service
PMP creates new annual programs, including the Pauli Murray Service held at St. Titus Episcopal Church in Durham, co-sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of NC.”
“PMP Commissions Pauli Murray Play
PMP commissions playwright Lynden Harris to create a play about Pauli Murray entitled “To Buy the Sun,” with initial performances at Hayti Heritage Center, Carrboro Arts Center, NCCU, Duke and UNC-CH.”
“Coalition Saves Durham Home
The Durham family home was prevented from being demolished by a coalition including PMP, SW Central Durham Quality of Life Project (QOL), and Self-Help.”
“Historic Marker Installed
An NC State Highway Historic Marker is created in honor of Pauli Murray, installed on West Chapel Hill Street.”
“Pauli Murray Center Established
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (PMC) is established as a non-profit organization.”
“Durham Fixes Drainage Issue
City of Durham fixes drainage issues in Maplewood Cemetery, which had caused foundation issues at the historic site for over 80 years.”
“Family Home Named a National Treasure
The National Trust for Historic Preservation names the Family Home a National Treasure.”
“Family Home Stabilized
Pauli Murray Family home is stabilized and significant renovations are made to the exterior of the house with grants from Iron Mountain and Covington Foundations.”
“Family Home Designated a National Historic Landmark
The Pauli Murray Family Home is designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior.”
“PMC Receives Grant
Pauli Murray Center granted $237,575 by the National Park Service through the Civil Rights Grants Fund for interior renovations and improvements in accessibility.”
“PMC Starts Walking Tours
PMC begins collaborations with Whistle Stop tours to offer regular walking tours of the West End neighborhood.”
“Pauli Exhibition Displayed in NYC
PMC’s exhibit Pauli Murray: Imp, Crusader, Dude, Priest is displayed at St. Paul’s Chapel in New York City.”
“Community Charrette Generates Ideas
Community Charrette to generate ideas for the Pauli Murray site. Local preservationists, architects, public historians, PMC board members, and facilitated by Durham Area Designers.”
“Exhibit Installed on Lawn
PMC installs an exhibit on the lawn so that visitors can learn about the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s legacy and the significance of the site.”
“Shift to Online Programming
PMC shifts to online programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Establishes new signature programming, including a virtual book club.”
“Pauli Birthday Celebration
Pauli Murray Birthday Celebration focuses on Loss, Hope, & Joy.”
“Just Conversations Series Launched
PMC launches the Just Conversations series of online programming, focusing on the relationships between organizers and activists.”
“PMC Starts West End Project
PMC embarks on a Greater West End Oral History Project, interviewing eleven elders from the community.”
“Pauli Murray Documentary Premiere
PMC hosts the Durham Premiere of documentary film, My Name is Pauli Murray, in collaboration with Hayti Film Festival and with support from Amazon and Participant.”
“The Center Receives a Grant
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice receives 1.6 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation”