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, April 22 4:00pm - 6:00pm (on time arrival is preferred) Come out and participate in the Jambalaya ...

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Jambalaya Soul Slam

Saturday, April 21 Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm Only $7 general admission Jambalaya Soul Slam presents Grand Slam Finals. Hosted by ...

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Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

Friday, April 20th, 2012, at 7 p.m. General Admission $10; Student $5; Tickets available at the door A ...

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Jambalaya Soul Slam Presents: Pink Poetry Slam

October 15th, 2011 at The Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm. Only $7 general ...

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Festival Flamenco

The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. Hayti Heritage Center in conjunction ...

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Freedom. Justice. Equality. an exhibition by Franco

October 3 - October 30, 2011 "Art allows me to transform my illustrations and graphic designs into ...

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Free Zumba Class

Join Bobbiette Palmer for an introduction to Zumba class on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30 - 7 ...

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Interim Executive Director Interviewed on WNCU this Saturday

Tune into WNCU 90.7FM on Saturday at 11 a.m. to hear the interview with Janella ...

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