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 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.
On January 1, 2012, the community will join the African American Dance Ensemble and Chuck Davis for the culminating program at the Durham Armory, downtown for Kwanzaafest. Doors open at 12 noon, performances begin at 2:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
To find out more about KwanzaaFest contact AADE at (919) 560-2729 or visit website at www.africanamericandancensemble.org.
