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Visitors can tour the first floor of the Palace beginning September 14 Tryon Palace is excited to announce that the site will open to the public Monday, Sept. 14 for Palace tours, and museum exhibits in the North Carolina History Center. The health […]
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The Seth Thomas Clock chimes with its rebuilt hammer In a collaborative effort with the Craven Community College, the Seth Thomas Clock, located in the North Carolina History Center, is repaired. Erected in 1911, the Seth Thomas Clock was originally located in
Arts, Pets, Driving and Life in a River Town! We’re connecting you with the community by talking about the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas! The Podsquad: Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Colleen Roberts (City
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The gardens at Tryon Palace will now be open 7 days a week. Still following the Governor’s Phase 2 restart orders, the Palace, North Carolina History Center, and historical homes are not open to the public. The grounds will be open to ticketed visitors. Tickets to view
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Compassion, Learning, and Happenings in New Bern, NC We’re connecting you with the community by talking about the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC and surrounding areas! The Podsquad: George Oliver (Oliver & Cheek), Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical
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Going Virtual to Replace Programs Impacted by the Covid Pandemic The New Bern Historical Society has received a $4900 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing
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The New Bern Historical Society will continue its popular virtual history presentations with “Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Deeds.” Originally a Lunch & Learn crowd-pleaser, selling out twice, now it will be livestreamed on the Historical Society’s Facebook page starting August 17 at 2
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The Podsquad is connecting you with the community by talking about the people, places, and local resources in New Bern, NC, and surrounding areas! The Podsquad: Talina Massey (Business Savvy), Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Colleen Roberts (City of New Bern)
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Susan Moffat-Thomas’ compelling tale of New Bern’s journey from waterfront eyesore to beautiful award-winning downtown will finish the Historical Society’s first virtual series of presentations from New Bern’s past. New Bern’s Downtown Renaissance, the fourth in the series, will be presented on
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Historical Society’s Popular Presentation Goes Online July 8 New Bern, NC – Stories and reminiscences of New Bern’s “used to be”. Captain Ratty’s used to be Duffy’s Drug Store; First Citizens Bank sits where used to be the Hotel Queen Anne. New
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