The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF)

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.

St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

The events in this section are directly sponsored by the Hayti Heritage Center or the St. Joseph's Historic Foundation.


Sun
Jun 09

Reading of The Best of Enemies, A Benefit for Ann Atwater

Click here to purchase tickets. A true story of events that took place in Durham, NC and the relationship between Ann Atwater, a civil rights activist and civic leader, and C.P. Ellis, Exaulted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan. The reading will feature stage, television and film veterans, Aisha Hinds, ...


Fri
Jun 21

Norman Connors and the Starship Orchestra

Friday, June 21st, at 7pm and 9pm. Tickets are $15. Click here to purchase tickets fr the 7pm show. Click here to purchase tickets fr the 9pm show.


Mon
March 26 - Jul 29

“A Spiritual Awakening” Exhibition

By C. O'Mega Barnes Now through July 29


Mon
May 30 - Jul 29

“In Hopes of Freedom” Exhibition

Michelle Nichole has taught herself everything she knows. From painting to poetry, Michelle has developed a craft in storytelling. Her collection, In Hopes of Freedom, lets heroes of the American Revolution communicate with the viewer; "They don't want to be relegated to the pages of a dusty old book on the ...


Sat
Aug 17

Old School Jam

Click here to purchase tickets. Ever wish you could get back the rich music scene of the 70's and 80's? Now is your chance. Come out dressed in your best 70's and 80's attire and travel back in time with ...


Wed
July 31 - Oct 30

“The Southern Way: Grits, Gals, and Glory” Exhibition

Hayti Heritage Center is honored to announce an exhibit of paintings by the distinguished artist, Shanequa Gay.  The exhibit will be on display from July 31 through October 30.  Gay was recently selected by a panel consisting of  Natalie Evans, the founder of Low Country Luxe, and the Congressional Club, to ...