The old homestead

One last thing--on the way to the airport, we drove around looking for the house Margaret lived in after graduating from Duke, the year she did community organizing. Here it is.



The shrine is fabulous

Last Day in Durham

We went to the Sarah B. Duke gardens for champagne brunch. Everyone who was anyone was there, although President Brodhead didn't stop by our group for a chat:


Later we drove around the area north of Durham, where the small towns and farms are gradually becoming bedroom communities to the research triangle. Nice statue of the Confederate War Dead:

Cameron, Hog Heaven, Saturday Night

We went to a fascinating discussion of work in Women's Studies in the morning; then a speech by President Brodhead; then lunch at Cameron Indoor Stadium where the group photos were taken.





After the luncheon we made our way back to the Duke Student Coop, which was doing a goldrush business in Duke-branded clothing, bookbags, umbrellas (it was raining), and did our bit with Duke baseball caps. We went to a very inspiring panel on the DukeEngage program which is promoting social engagement among Duke undergrads.

Back to the shuttle bus at Reunions Central near the athletic complex,


to get back to the car, and a drive around the outskirts of Durham before dinner. Guess where?





and back to the Quality Inn for an exciting evening of NCIS reruns and Cubs baseball on the cable.

Duke, Class of '68

Today we arrived in Durham for the 40th reunion of Margaret's Duke University class of '68. We found bookstores, food and classmates: