Learn about 300+ years of history in New Bern, North Carolina!
This year on October 10-11, MUMFEST, celebrating its 35th year, will take over the historic downtown of New Bern, NC filling the streets with over 300 vendors, street performers, great food, art in the park, a huge boat show and a concert […]
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There’s no one who says “Carolina On My Mind” better than James Taylor. This iconic superstar and Tar Heel native grew up in Chapel Hill but has historic roots in new Ben. The Isaac Taylor House on Craven Street downtown belonged to
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We’re working on New Bern Now’s Quarterly Ledger Magazine (October – December 2015). Attention all Veterans, please join us and be on the cover of the upcoming Ledger! The photo shoot is scheduled for 11:30am at the Veterans Employment Base Camp and
Cover Shoot for Ledger Magazine scheduled for this Friday! Read More »
Interactive crafts and activities, living history demonstrations on September 19 Families, teachers and children of all ages are invited to enjoy Tryon Palace’s Fall Festival, held 10am to 5pm, Saturday, September 19. Offered programs include interactive craft activities, blacksmith and cooking demonstrations and a
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Online early bidding at 32Auctions.com/StringFling is now an option for the 21 stunning beautifully painted one-of-a-kind violins, sculpture, pottery and woodwork. Exhibits of the unique painted artworks are on display at the New Bern History Center and New Bern Convention Center through
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You’re 19 years old, fresh out of Marine Infantry School, and 2 planes hit the Twin Towers. Join Steve Tyson as he interviews former Marine Phil Law about what his infantry unit did for the next 3 years on Friday, September 11
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the Craven County Genealogical Society will begin the evening with a cookie and punch reception where members and guests are welcome to discuss their research and learn more ways to find their ancestors. At 7
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4th: Explorations: The International Film Series – Instructions Not Included, 2:30pm and 7:30pm at Craven Community College’s Orringer Auditorium. Call 252-638-7200. 5th: New Bern Farmers Market, 8:00am – 2:00pm and Tuesdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm. Call 252-633-0043. 5th: Stanly-Spaight Duel, 4:00pm, Tryon Palace South Lawn. Call
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Duel, Fife and Drum Concert to be held on Tryon Palace South Lawn Saturday, Sept. 5 Tryon Palace’s South Lawn will echo with gunfire and drumrolls during a live reenactment of the Stanly-Spaight Duel, held Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept. 5,
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The New Bern String Fling Gala & Auction will be held on September 26th and proceeds will be used to support the annual North Carolina Symphony performances, children education programs and music education. We enjoyed our interviews with three more Artists who
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