Duke Homestead Tobacco Museum
The Duke Homestead Tobacco Museum is a museum building in Durham that tells the story of tobacco farming and production in the region. The site features original structures and exhibits that show how people worked and lived during the era when this crop shaped the local economy.
Tobacco farming in this region grew rapidly in the 1800s and became a driving force for the local economy. This site documents how the crop and its production shaped the community and the land around Durham.
The grounds are laid out so you can walk between the different structures at your own pace and read the exhibits at each stop. Plan to spend several hours here to see the buildings, gardens, and collections without feeling rushed.
The museum preserves both objects and the skilled techniques that nearly disappeared from memory. Visitors can see how workers used hand tools and understand the physical demands of the work that defined the era.
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