Duke Homestead

Address:	2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA
Phone:	+1 919-477-5498
Site:	dukehomestead.org
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Closed 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed

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Patrick Charbonneau

Endroit historique bien, mais avec une présentation en partie révisionniste. Les infrastructures commencent à être désuètes. Le financement étatique y fait de plus en plus visiblement défaut.

Tucson McQ

Wonder how cigarettes became a part of American life? The answers are HERE. Great little video, excellent museum. LEAVE A good DONATION if you can b/c this educational place is fab - NO, I dont work there. I live in AZ and we stumbled on this informative place while visiting our soldier at Fort Bragg. Gift shop lacks but everything else is eye-opening.

Gregory Lyon

Everybody knows about Duke University, but of you ever wondered why the University was named after the family? I did so I took this free tour of the family homestead that answered all of my questions. Like jow they made the transformation from farmer to ballers. What they did differently that made them successful and how they spent their money.

Richard McFall

This a historical site. The Duke family farmed at this farm. Then they figured out that the real $s was in the sale of tobacco products soooo they stopped growing tobacco & started buying tobacco from other farmers & then producing cigarettes & other tobacco products. ... the rest of this story is ..well . history.

Austin H

The museum is a very interesting look on the history and growth of the tobacco industry in the area. While neat, the grounds are where Duke Homestead really shines. They do a great job of maintaining the land and buildings - making the walk around feel like walking back a ways in time.

Paul McKenzie

Traces the important history of tobacco production and manufacture in the state of NC through a movie, indoor exhibits, and preserved buildings. Friendly staff, be sure to take the guided tour.

Erin Robinson

We went here for Pork, Pickles and Pie. The museum was informative, the house interpretation was great and historically accurate and my kids enjoyed getting to taste various pies.

Brett Berner

It is a small spot but has significant history of actual buildings that started the American Tobacco Company. It was well worth a couple of hours.

Lisa Weisgarber-trigg

Great information, lots to read and learn. The museum is quite large and has a great deal of older products. The homestead itself is very pretty.

Andre Star

Very interesting piece on how tobacco and marketing and history have shaped American society. Kudos to the hard work of farmers and dreamers.

Meilinn Tram

Cute local place! I understood the duke family lived here. The historical site is a fun place with monthly fundraising events!

Zack Cochran

Its a pretty cool place but I wish I had taken the guided tour. You cant go in the historic buildings on a self tour.

Bryce Jahner

Everything is extremely well kept and curated. I especially enjoy the weekend events that are hosted on the lawn.