Preservation Durham Awards and Preservation Party
Julia Lasure • July 11, 2025
Preservation Durham Awards and Preservation Party: November 18th, 2025 at ReCity Network
Registration is open for Preservation Durham’s 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony and Preservation Party!
The Preservation Durham Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to preservation and public history throughout Durham County. These accolades acknowledge those who have put considerable effort into safeguarding Durham’s architectural heritage, as well as those who have creatively and thoughtfully interacted with, transformed, and shared the county's vibrant past. The awards aim to expand our preservation community by celebrating the diverse manifestations of preservation across Durham County.
Join us for the annual Preservation Party as we honor this year's award winners on November 18th at ReCity Network (112 Broadway St)! This event is FREE, with a suggested contribution of $30 per ticket. Registration is now open - click the button below to RSVP.
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Update (10/7/2025): At the October 6th Durham City Council Meeting, the Chicken Hut was officially designated as a Durham local landmark! Congratulations to the Tapp family and thank you for the incredible legacy of Claiborne and Peggy that now lives on in Tre and all of your team! The Chicken Hut encapsulates the soul of Durham. The history of the Chicken Hut captures almost 70 years of activism, support, and communal gathering in Durham. The Chicken Hut has given so much to the community, and this designation speaks to that. If you haven’t already, we urge you to watch the hearing to hear the amazing discussion from last night’s meeting. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the Chicken Hut during our annual awards ceremony and preservation party on November 18th at ReCity Network, for their dedication to preserving their family's legacy through the local landmark nomination process. To learn more about the hearing and nomination process, check out these articles: - News and Observer - CBS 17
2025 Durham City Council and Mayoral Candidates Preservation Questionnaire Responses
