Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
“Winterfeast: Spring Edition” will be celebrated on Saturday, March 26th, on the South Lawn of the Governor’s Palace. A new spin to our traditional Winterfeast event held annually in January, “Winterfeast: Spring Edition” delivers the traditional oyster feast with shrimp & grits, jambalaya, …
Tryon Palace is thrilled to once again be hosting works from members of the Twin Rivers Quilters Guild in our new exhibit – Pieced with Care. Pieced with Care opens this Saturday, January 22nd (unless inclement weather), in the Duffy Gallery at …
Twin Rivers Quilters Guild Exhibit – Pieced with Care Read More »
We’re excited to relaunch the Ledger – New Bern’s Community Magazine! Send us your announcements in a write up of approx. 200 words and a photo and they may be included in the February – March edition. Deadline for submissions is January …
Last Call for Submissions and Advertising in New Bern’s Community Magazine Read More »
Arts & Entertainment Experience ArtWalk in New Bern on Friday, January 14 from 5 – 8 p.m. Stop by the Bank of the Arts at 317 Middle St. to pick up the ArtWalk card that highlights participating galleries and businesses. This is a …
New Bern Weekend Happenings: January 13 – January 16, 2022 Read More »
On January 29, 1865, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, general-in-chief of the Union army, arrived at the Morehead City Harbor. Grant’s purpose in visiting the coast centered on a broadening military strategy for North Carolina, which in the coming weeks would transform …
Historian Wade Sokolosky Presentation: “To Prepare for Sherman’s Coming” Read More »
Around Town Meet and Greet with Hazel Royal, January 10, 6 p.m. at Craven Country Democratic Headquarters, 1232 S Glenburnie Rd. Call 704-352-9060. *** Music and Nightlife Thursday: – Boomerang at Harbour Pointe Grille, 1105 Barkentine Dr. Friday: – Will & Tony …
Weekend Happenings In and Around New Bern: January 6 – January 9, 2022 Read More »
During its recent meeting of the Board of Directors, the African American Heritage & Culture Center leadership elected its 2022 Officers. Serving as 2022 Officers are individuals who are known in the region and our community: President – Carol Bonner Becton, Vice-President …
New Leadership Elected for African American Heritage & Culture Center Read More »
New Bern Historical Society’s February 16th Lunch & Learn program brings a collection of fascinating stories, recently re-discovered. Through the years, New Bern’s Black residents have answered America’s call to arms and served honorably in every conflict. Many of those veterans are buried …
Historical Society Presents Lunch & Learn: I, Too, Served America Read More »
My recent conversation with Linda Morris was filled with hearty laughter, as we reminisced about the pitfalls and foibles of downtown New Bern’s 1984 Coastal Christmas Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and its unforgettable ending. “Susan, it was awful, just awful! I …
Memories from the 1980s: Downtown’s 1st Coastal Christmas Celebration Read More »
Last week, a small sample of the extensive collection of Pepsi-related items donated to Tryon Palace in November 2020 by the late Mitchell Slotnick was placed on exhibit at the North Carolina History Center. Mr. Slotnick was a financial management consultant with …
New Pepsi Collection in the North Carolina History Center Read More »
