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


Free Visit with African-American Santa

Join us as we welcome African-American Santa to Hayti!

Your free visit with Santa includes hugs, smiles, wishes and of course, HO HO HOs!

Santa has made the long journey from the North Pole and is ready to greet children of all ages.

Treasure this memory with a 5×7 color photo for $10.

Where & When

Hayti Heritage Center – Upper Gallery

Sunday, Dec. 9, 1 – 5 pm
Sunday, Dec. 16, 1 – 5 pm
Sunday, Dec. 23, 12 – 3 pm

We kindly ask that you refrain from using any cameras within the confines of the Santa set. Thank you in advance.