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A series of free events will take place this week to celebrate County Durham Day. A range of family-friendly activities on Friday (20 March) will showcase the county’s heritage, history and community spirit.
The council’s libraries will mark the day with engaging activities designed to bring communities together and honour the county’s rich identity.
Visitors will find colourful displays of local history books, publications by Durham authors and stories inspired by the landscapes and heritage of County Durham, alongside blue and yellow displays reflecting the colours of the county flag.
Children can celebrate what makes the county unique at the council’s LEGO club library sites, with a series of LEGO challenges at each library inviting builders of all ages to create blue and yellow structures.
County Durham Day will also be dominating the social media pages of County Durham Libraries, featuring photographs of library displays and LEGO creations. Blaze the Book Dragon, the library mascot, will also be going on a countywide adventure with his friend Rory from The Story.
Meanwhile, iconic sites across the county will be lit up in blue and yellow to mark the day, including Durham Town Hall and The Story.
The Story is also offering visitors free spotlight tours to share some popular stories from County Durham’s history.
The council’s culture, heritage and registration venue is running a tour on the Battle of Britain in the North, offering an insight into the defence of the north as well as the civilian experience of the battle in County Durham, at 2pm on Friday.
At 11am on Saturday, it is then offering a free, informal, short talk on the Bradfords, an extraordinary family from County Durham, and their contribution to the Durham Light Infantry.
County Durham Day is celebrated annually on 20 March, marking the death of Saint Cuthbert, the county’s patron saint, and honouring the county’s heritage and history.
In addition to the council’s events, Durham Cathedral will host its annual Evensong at 6pm on 20 March.
A pilgrimage will also set off from St Mary and St Cuthbert’s Church Parish Centre in Chester-le-Street at 9am, stopping at Finchale Priory at 12.30pm, and concluding at Durham Cathedral with a Celebration of the Eucharist at 4pm.
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Celebrating County Durham Day at The StoryJoin us at The Story as we celebrate Durham Day with a programme of activities that shine a light on County Durham’s rich and remarkable history. 
Evensong and Procession for St Cuthbert's DayDurham Cathedral's annual Evensong for St Cuthbert's Day, 6pm on 20 March.
Find out what’s happening this week across the Culture County. From festivals and exhibitions, to sport and theatre, you’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.
