NEW BERN, NC – With the health and welfare of all of our community in mind, and in light of the Governor’s Executive Order and the guidelines set by the CDC regarding the Corona Virus, The New Bern Historical Society is cancelling […]
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Renowned Historian Reflects on His WWII Experience For those soldiers wounded in battle in the Civil War, often the outcome was grim. For those wounded in World War II, the outcome was far different. Renowned historian Ed Bearss was with the 3rd
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Encore of Images of “Used to Be” from the New Bern Historical Society Collection You’ve heard it, “used to be”. Captain Ratty’s used to be Duffy’s Drug Store, Morgan’s used to be True Tread Tires, First Citizens Bank sits where used to
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Deadline March 20, 2015 The New Bern Historical Society is currently accepting applications for its Harriet Marks Scholarship. The Marks Scholarship was established by a trust estate created in 1968 under the terms of the will of Miss Harriet Marks as a
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Scale Down the Honey-do List, Make Room for Car in Garage Each year, for 27 years in a row, the New Bern Historical Society holds its ABC, that is Attic, Basement Closet, indoor yard sale. They are deep in preparations and collecting,
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Update: Ed Bearss Civil War Lecture Cancelled Due to Weather. Mr. Bearss had to return to his home early due to the expected winter storm. Admission had been a $10 donation to New Bern Battlefield Park. However, if you would like that
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Founded in 1923, Now Entering its 10th Decade Nineteen twenty-three was an interesting year. Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as President following the death of Warren G. Harding. Time Magazine was launched. The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Ten Commandments came
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