The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF) founded in 1975 is an African American cultural and educational institution deeply rooted in the historic Hayti community of Durham, North Carolina.

SJHF is dedicated to advancing cultural understanding through diverse programs that examine the experiences of Americans of African descent — locally, nationally and globally.

The Foundation is committed to preserving, restoring and developing the Hayti Heritage Center, the former St. Joseph's AME Church, a National Historic Landmark, as a cultural and economic anchor to the greater Durham community.

Lois Deloatch Premieres Hymn to Freedom on August 22

Categories: Concerts, Events

Lois Deloatch premieres her fourth recording, Hymn to Freedom: Homage to Oscar Peterson, at St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center on …

“Strength, Spirit and Dignity, Portraits of Haiti” by Thomas Plaut

Categories: Exhibits

Hosted by the Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery

July 5 – September 30, 2008

The Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at Hayti Heritage Center continues …

Come Experience Some of the Best Poets in the Carolina’s

Categories: Annual Events, Uncategorized

All events are held at the Hayti Heritage Center located at 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27701Hosted By: Dasan Ahanu
Doors open …

The Bull Durham Blues Festival

The St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc. is pleased announce the 21st Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival will be held September 18, 19, & 20, 2008. Not only have the dates changed from the first weekend in September, there will be a new location for the festival this year- the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP), 409 Blackwell Street, Durham.

For more information, please visit www.bulldurhamblues.org

Jambalaya Soul Slam
Vintage Hayti
The Spirit of Hayti Awards Banquet

The Jambalaya Soul Slam

Poetry Slam is the competitive art of poetry originating in Chicago over 20 years ago, and is now practiced at venues worldwide. It is an interactive experience that involves the audience as well as the poets.

J A M B A L A Y A is a series of poetry slams that culminates annually with the formation of the Bull City Slam Team. Artists selected for the team compete throughout the country.

Rules and Regulations