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Step back in time and experience history! Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m. at the Durham Fairgrounds for a day of living history, music, and community. Battle will take place at 2:00 p.m.!   

Events include:
  • Miliary Drills and Battle Demonstrations
  • Colonial Crafts, Trades and Dancing 
  • Fife and Drum Corps
  • Sutlers & Food

This event is presented by the Durham America 250 Committee and the Durham Historical Society. For more information, please visit www.durhamhistory.com and follow us on Facebook at DurhamCT250  
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Oct 17, 2026
America 250 | Revolutionary War Encampment and Battle
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Thursday, September 24
Durham Library is CLOSED Thursday

Town Hall and Community Center will remain OPEN on Thursday,. Please note, there will be limited access to the buildings for the public starting around 3:30 p.m. Some individual office hours may vary:

The Transfer Station will remain OPEN on Thursday

Friday, September 25 thru Sunday, September 27
All town buildings will be CLOSED, including the Transfer Station

Monday, September 28
All town buildings will re-open, including the Transfer Station  

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Sep 21, 2026
Town Building Hours Durham Fair Week
Town Hall
Copies of the Charter Revision questions to appear on the ballot are available in the Town Clerk's office for public review. Explanatory text will be made available at a later date
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Sep 3, 2026
Charter Revision Questions to appear on Nov Ballot
Elections