Douglas M. and Grace Knight House 1508 Pinecrest Road, Durham, NC 27705

The Douglas M. and Grace Knight House, located at 1508 Pinecrest Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a stunning Modernist-style mansion designed by Alden B. Dow. Originally serving as the official residence for presidents of Duke University, the Knight House is now used as an event space, conference facility, and guest house by the university. This 10,655 square foot home, surrounded by beautiful landscaping designed by Dick Bell, sits on 436 acres in the Duke Forest near Duke University's West Campus.

The house gained historical significance on April 6, 1968, during the Silent Vigil at Duke University, when 450 students marched to deliver a list of demands to Duke president Douglas M. Knight following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The house was officially named after Knight and his wife, Grace Nicholas Knight, in 2003.

With its ribbed copper roof caps and interior paneling made from bald cypress, the Knight House is a unique and elegant space for hosting events, conferences, and guests. The house was featured in the Modernism in Duke Forest tour in 2012, showcasing its architectural and historical importance.