Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park Saturday, Nov. 20 and it will be open to the public at no …
Living History Display at New Bern Battlefield Park Read More »
November is “National Native American Heritage Recognition Month.” On Nov. 6th from 8:00am until 2:00pm the Native American Indian Minute Committee of the RDSDAR will have a display table at the Farmers’ Market in New Bern, NC on 421 S. Front St. The committee will also send activities to teachers in Craven …
Native American Heritage Month Recognized by DAR Read More »
The Podsquad had a great time learning about the people, places and latest happenings in the greater New Bern area. We were joined by special guests Dr. Jim Ross, President, Pamlico Community College and Nelda Coats, President, Coastal Women’s Forum. We also talked about arts, entertainment, culture, history, outdoor life, upcoming events, and …
Rodney Kemp, well-known local humorist and historian will stop by for a spell, to present the Historical Society’s annual Lore Lecture. His “Gentle On My Mind: Historical and Humorous Stories about Coastal Carolina” will delight the audience on Sunday November 14 at 2 p.m. at Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College. He will share …
Lore Lecture: Rodney Kemp With Gentle on My Mind Read More »
Tales of New Bern’s Past with “The Skeletons in our Closets” Oct. 28 – 30 Ghostwalk is back! For the 31st year in a row the New Bern Historical Society will conjure up historic characters from bygone days who will tell you all their secrets with “The Skeletons in our Closets”. Local costumed …
Historical Society Readies 31st Annual Ghostwalk Read More »
Autumn brings Chrysanthemums, the Fall Heritage Plant Sale, and Garden Lovers’ Weekend to Tryon Palace! Autumn’s mild and sunny days bring fall foliage and beautiful blooms to Tryon Palace’s gardens! Just as the fall season arrives, so do the hundreds of chrysanthemums that will adorn the Palace’s entry and the Latham Garden! Autumn …
Fall Heritage Plant Sale and Garden Lovers’ Weekend comes to Tryon Palace Read More »
Tryon Palace is excited to announce the return of the annual Garden Lecture Series in September, co-hosted with the Craven County Agricultural Center. “Heritage Plants of ENC and Trade Specials” will be presented on Saturday, September 18th, at 10 a.m. in the Cullman Performance Hall at the North Carolina History Center. Featured speakers are …
Garden Lecture on Heritage Plants of ENC and Trade Specials Read More »
Starting September 13th, the Coastal Photo Club will be hitting the streets to photograph the neighborhoods of Spencer, Rhem, DeGraffenreid Park and surrounding areas. This is not idle hobby picture taking, they are recording the way New Bern looks in the 2020s for posterity, to keep a record of the city’s changes for …
Coastal Photo Club’s Documenting Changes to City Read More »
A ground-breaking ceremony for Tryon Palace’s new garden cottage building was held on September 8th. The new facility will be named after Robert and Penny Barnhill, Jr. of Barnhill Contracting Company, who generously contributed to the project. All funding for the Barnhill Garden Cottage was raised privately through the Tryon Palace Foundation. Jeannie Tyson, President …
“Embracing the Warriors Journey with Pride” September 2 – 5th, 2021 We would like to announce that the J. T. Barber High School Class of 1970 has proudly served the New Bern community since graduating on June 3, 1970, and remains committed to educational, cultural, and civic activities that enrich our community through …
50th Anniversary Celebration of John Thomas Barber High School Class of 1970 Read More »
