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.

The events in this section are not directly sponsored by the Hayti Heritage Center or the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation. The Hayti Heritage Center services the community as a rental facility providing space for various events throughout the year. Although the events in this section are not directly sponsored by the Hayti Heritage Center or the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, we assist in promoting them in an effort to support other local organizations and to help spread the word about all of the wonderful things going on here in Durham.

  • Boxing Aerobics

    REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE Tuesday  from 6:30 pm - 8 pm Cost: $5 per class Location: 2nd Floor – Dance Studio For More information Contact: 919-683-1709


  • A Town Hall Meeting

    The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color is pleased to announce that we will be ...


  • Bull City Soul Revival

    ABOUT BULL CITY SOUL REVIVAL The Bull City Soul Revival (B.C.S.R.) is a community-based, ad-hoc collaborative initiative comprised of Durham County Library, St. Joseph Historic Foundation, ...


  • Self-Portrait of a Sinner

    Saturday, April 7, 2012 7:00pm Admission: $12 in advance; $15 at the door [Purchase Tickets] Act Trinity Performing ...


  • Marry Durham Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

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


  • Poetic Traditions

    Melolips presents "Poetic Traditions," a celebration of Darrell "Scipoet" Stover's new book, Somewhere Deep Down ...


  • Collective Sun: Reshape the Mo(u)rning Debut

    Friday, Feb. 24 Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm Tickets are $10 [Purchase Tickets] SpiritHouse Hosts ...


  • Gospel Explosion 2012

    Saturday, February 18, 2012 4 - 8 p.m. Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Gospel Explosion 2012 is a celebration of all things gospel! Abundant Hope ...


  • Kwanzaafest

    On January 1, 2012, the community will join the African American Dance Ensemble and Chuck Davis ...


  • Down South Shuffle Class Will Resume in January

    There will be no more classes until January 2012.  Dates to be announced.


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