Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
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 »
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Protected: The Climbers Club of New Bern receives $12,250 in Pandemic Response Funding Read More »
December 11 & 18, 2021 from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. This famed North Carolina tradition returns to Tryon Palace in 2021 with beautiful, new decorations and heartwarming holiday vignettes illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Candlelight is a site wide event
Celebrate Tryon Palace Candlelight & Holiday Decor Tours Read More »
Around Town Next time you need a haircut, visit The BarBeer Shop at 233 Middle St., which opened in September. Offering complimentary beer with haircuts. Tell Tom that New Bern Now sent you. Stop by the Craven-Pamlico Regional Library and give
Weekend Happenings In and Around New Bern: December 2 – 5, 2021 Read More »
Tryon Palace will be participating in a program with the Charlotte Museum of History on Jonkonnu, one of North Carolina’s most unique Christmas celebrations. During the 1800’s, enslaved Jamaican and African people in North Carolina celebrated Jonkonnu, one night of freedom during
Celebrating Jonkonnu Read More »