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Eighty-five years in the making, the Carolina Theatre Historic Exhibit celebrates the fascinating history of Durham’s beloved theater.

a legacy worth remembering...

The Carolina Theatre is kicking off a three-year fundraising, design and installation project highlighting the 85 year history of our historic theatre.  We've just completed Phase I in which we have begun to tell the story of the theatre's early history. 

we're off to a great start...

We now need to raise additional funds to complete two additional phases of the project.  In Phase II, we want to tell the story of the dedicated volunteers from the 1970s and the 1980s whose efforts helped to save the building and urged the City of Durham to renovate the theatre.  Phase III will tell the story of integration of the Carolina and the people who were dedicated to making certain that their theatre had equal access for all.

help us honor the past...

As the last remaining theatre, of the original 13 in downtown Durham, we want to tell the story of the evolution of the Carolina Theatre.  We want to share the stories of the people who gave of themselves to ensure that future generations would have this beautiful building to enjoy for many years to come. 

Help us share our story, honor the past and make history at the Carolina.

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  • Pledge $25 or more

    43 backers

    Your name will be published in the Carolina Theatre magazine - Show Time. Everyone will know you helped make history at the Carolina!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    24 backers

    Everything above plus a super-cool poster print taken from an exhibit image.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    32 backers

    Everything above plus we'll invite you to our "Big Kick" party featuring tasty treats from our concession stand to enjoy before a free film screening. Tasty beverages will abound! Only to Historic Exhibit supporters $100 and up, we will give an "I made history" t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    16 backers

    Everything above plus your name will be exhibited forever (or at least until the rapture) on a kick-*** Kickstarter plaque in the actual historic exhibit. Your legacy at the Carolina Theatre will be that you helped us preserve our legacy!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    Everything above plus we will frame the super-cool poster print for you. We invite you and 10 of your closest friends for a behind the scenes history tour here at the Theatre.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    Everything above plus you and 50 of your best buds will make some history of your own when you host a swanky party in the history exhibit space. We'll provide the space and the popcorn; you provide the swank.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer

    Everything above plus you will forever be the exclusive sponsor of one of the exhibit walls. To honor your support, we will give you a framed image of "your wall" to commemorate how you helped make history at the Carolina Theatre.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    Everything above plus...Ever want to be on the cover of a magazine? Here's your chance! We will put you on the cover of Show Time, the Official Magazine of the Carolina Theatre. (Pledge must be made by December 8th)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012