Lucky Strike Tower

Experience the history of downtown Durham, strolling between the city's historic sites. Learn of Durham's pivotal role in the industrialization of the American South, how a Durham banking magnate transformed the lives of millions of rural farmers, the tobacco factories that powered the city's future, and much more.

From mayoral candidates turned murder suspects, to terrifying cult leaders, to dramatic gangster dramas. Join us on the guided Durham True Crime Tour, hosted by a local historian, and explore the dark side of Durham's history.