Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
When the New Bern Historical Society sought community partners for a brand-new storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, the Neuse River Region Association of Realtors (NRRAR) stepped up. “We set out to develop a new and intriguing experience at New Bern […]
New Bern Battlefield Park and American Battlefield Trust Invite Volunteers You are invited to join New Bern Battlefield Park and the American Battlefield Trust in the 25th anniversary of Park Day, an annual hands-on preservation event to help Civil War, Revolutionary War,
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Free Event on April 24, 2021 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Big Field at Craven Terrace in New Bern. Did you know that nearly one tenth of the entire Union Army consisted of USCT soldiers? With a mission to promote
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One of the subjects military officers’ study is history and the why’s and how’s of past military actions. Recently field grade military officers from 10 foreign countries, visited New Bern Battlefield Park to do just that and learn about the Battle of
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March 27th Date Pulled The New Bern Historical Society is thrilled to be so successful. The Mini ABC Yard Sale that was held this past Saturday at the New Bern Battlefield Park Pavilion brought in so many people and sold so much
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New Bern Battlefield Park to Host Exciting New Storytelling Event The New Bern Historical Society invites you to an exciting new storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, April 9 & 10, 6-9pm. New Bern Battlefield Park, site of the first Battle
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“A Lasting Monument: Creating North Carolina’s First Permanent Capitol March 6, Tryon Palace will present its new exhibit, “A Lasting Monument: Creating North Carolina’s First Permanent Capitol,” in the Duffy Gallery of the North Carolina History Center. The exhibit celebrates 250 years of Governor Tryon’s
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New Bern Historical Society Celebrates Women’s History Month A soldier, a doctor, a photographer, a social activist, a groundbreaking nurse. These and many other amazing women called New Bern home. The New Bern Historical Society invites you to meet these ladies online
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Revamped Attic, Basement, Closet Sale Goes Open Air on Two Days, March 13 & 27 The New Bern Historical Society has reshaped their ABC (Attic, Basement, Closet) Yard sale and will offer a curated array of carefully selected antiques, furniture, collectibles, and
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In collaboration with The Blood Connection, the Tryon Palace Commission is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, February 25th, at The North Carolina History Center. The blood-drive will be held indoors in Lawson’s Landing (next to the Museum Store) from 11 a.m.
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