Historical Correspondence Donated to Tryon Palace Collection Photo Caption: This certificate was awarded to Hannah M. Gaston on July 1, 1823 for excellence and “successful exertions” in the subject of Geography. Hannah was one of two daughters born to William Gaston and his […]

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled, stay tuned for the next BBQ! If you haven’t heard, New Bern Now has been having a great time hosting fun, Community BBQ lunches for the past year by inviting our Facebook friends. We’re happy to […]

The HOPE Family Resource Center is a community based center that offers FREE programs such as Nurturing Parenting, Angel Bear Yoga, Parent/Child Infant Massage, becoming a licensed Foster Parent, the Clothing Closet, and Lending Library. Please join us on August 1st for […]

New Bern Parks & Recreation invites you and your family to Lawson Creek Park this Independence Day…for an afternoon full of fun followed by a spectacular fireworks show. The fun starts at 3:00pm with inflatable’s for the kids, misting tent, and painting. […]

“Get back to nature, get off the grid, and have a good time” If you’ve submitted information to New Bern Now in the past 2 ½ weeks, I want to apologize if it wasn’t published in a timely manner. Due to an […]

Producers for “Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles” presented Sharon C. Bryant with “The Heritage Award” on May 26. Bryant, who begins her 14th year as Tryon Palace’s African American Outreach Coordinator in July, was given the award during the film’s […]

Location:  Union Point Park, Downtown New Bern Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 – Gates Open: 2:00 PM Cost: $20.00 (Kids 12 & Under “FREE” with Paid Adult Contact: (252) 637-3111 or TSurhie@NewBernChamber.com Organization:  New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce The New Bern […]