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.

News & Event Archives

Jambalaya Soul Slam Academy

Sunday, March 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm (on time arrival is preferred) Come out and participate in the Jambalaya ...


Jambalaya Soul Slam

Saturday, March 17 Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm Only $7 general admission Jambalaya Soul Slam presents Grand Slam Finals. Hosted by ...


I Love My Hair When It’s Good & Then Again When it Looks Defiant and Impressive

March 8-17, 2012 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street, Durham [Purchase Tickets] or by callin ...


Marry Durham Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

Last year on March 19, 2011, over a two thousand citizens formally vowed their commitment to ...


I Love My Hair When It’s Good & Then Again When it Looks Defiant and Impressive

March 8-17, 2012 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street, Durham [Purchase Tickets] or by callin ...


I Love My Hair When It’s Good & Then Again When it Looks Defiant and Impressive

March 8-17, 2012 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street, Durham [Purchase Tickets] or by callin ...


I Love My Hair When It’s Good & Then Again When it Looks Defiant and Impressive

March 8-17, 2012 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street, Durham [Purchase Tickets] or by calling ...


Natural Hair Show and Lecture Demonstration

Natural Hair Show and Lecture Demonstration by Taji Shabu of Taji's Natural Hair Styling in Raleigh, ...


I Love My Hair When It’s Good & Then Again When it Looks Defiant and Impressive

March 8-17, 2012 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street, Durham [Purchase Tickets] or by calling ...


“Family Pictures” Exhibition

March 2-31 2012 Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery Free and open to the public...