Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
New Bern Historical Society Lunch & Learn Remembers New Bern, NC – It was on December 1, 1922, nearly 100 years ago. A fire started at the Rowland Lumber Company on the banks of the Neuse River. Then another fire started in […]
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Free Admission for Veterans, Dependents this Veterans Day Tryon Palace will offer free admission to all active duty and military veterans and their dependents and minor children on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 10. Because Tryon Palace is closed on Monday’s, it will
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Author Scott Huler Speaks at Historical Society Annual Lore Lecture November 17 NEW BERN, NC, John Lawson did it in the 18th century, why couldn’t he in 21st? In truth, Scott Huler found he could! On November 17 at 2pm at the
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Historical Society Ghostwalk Sees You Through in the Evening New Bern, NC – While the New Bern Historical Society is preparing for Ghostwalk evenings on Oct.24 – 26, the Earl of Craven Questers are offering special free daytime tours of Cedar Grove
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Spirited Skirts Headline the Apparitions NEW BERN, NC – For the 29th year in a row, lively historic spirits and specters return to New Bern at the behest of the New Bern Historical Society. Each Ghostwalk the Historical Society brings a whole
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The History of Downtown New Bern’s Renaissance, presented by Susan Moffat-Thomas, is a luncheon program that will be held on Thursday, October 24, 11:30 am, at the Chelsea Restaurant. The cost for the luncheon is $18 for members, $22 non-members, with a
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Popular Historical Society Event Repeats Nov. 6 NEW BERN, NC – It was sold out nearly 30 days in advance! Folks really want to hear Steve Tyson’s presentation, The Last POW, so the New Bern Historical Society will host a second offering
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Arts Around Town 4th: The Last Suit, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Orringer Auditorium. Presented by the Lifetime Learning Center at Craven Community College. Call 252-633-2618. 4th: NC Radio Jam, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the New Bern Farmers Market. 4th: An Evening
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Check out New Bern Now’s Magazine for October – December, 2019. It will hit the streets soon! The Interactive Edition is available now, view it here. Read feature articles about Michaelé Rose Watson: Rebirth of The Crystal Lady; Howard Matthews – “New Bern’s
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Arts Around Town 27th – 29th: Disney “Alice in Wonderland” JR, Fri – Sat: 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 3:00 p.m. at the Masonic Theatre. Presented by RiverTowne Players. Call 252-633-3318. 28th: Walk-In Bathtub’s Improvised Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m. at the New Bern Civic Theatre. Call
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