The John O’Daniel Exchange
Wedding venue in Durham, North Carolina
About The John O’Daniel Exchange
The John O’Daniel Exchange is a historic industrial event venue in Durham, in a building that served as a hosiery mill and later housed the Farmer’s Exchange and the city’s first farmers market. Its flexible event space has white brick walls, wood floors, large windows, warm lighting and double barn doors. The venue hosts weddings and other celebrations, and accommodates up to 80 seated guests or 90 standing. The open layout can be arranged for different event styles, with tables and chairs set up by staff.
The facts
- Guests
- 80–90 guests
- Price
- $300–$500
- Pricing note
- Wedding rental is listed at $300–$500 per hour, depending on the time of year. Wedding bookings offer 5-, 7- or 10-hour duration options.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Industrial
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The John O’Daniel Exchange
- Website: durhamexchange.com
- Phone: (919) 251-6197
- Address: 801 Gilbert Street
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