Durham, North Carolina Case Study

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Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1881, was home to two Native American tribes. They now boast of their technological and educational work as well as healthcare and their citizens, a noteworthy 267,587 of them, according to the 2010 census, are pleased to continue their proud and eventful place in noteworthy cities.
History
The early days of Durham development began with plantations and farms, which are commemorated at Historic Stageville, Bennett Place and Duke Homestead. These sites are available for exploration and hands on learning about negotations that took place during the Civil War and the South's industrial revolution. Durham has a proud history of advancement in the civil rights movement and they continue to take great strides toward making history every day. Consider being part of a community who cares about the marks they make for future generations.
Education
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Public education at Durham Public Schools proudly educates more than 33,000 students and is the 7th largest public school system in North Carolina. Durham also began North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics which is the United States first public residential high school specifically geared toward science and math and is part of the University of North Carolina's school

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