Due to expected excessive heat and seeking the safest and best experience for both visitors and participants, the date for Living History Day has been changed from Sept. 5 to Oct. 3, 2026. Have you ever wondered what life was like in
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One of New Bern’s most historic school sites has been declared surplus property and will be offered to the county for purchase. During the Craven County Board of Education’s October 19 meeting, the board voted to declare the former F.R. Danyus School
The New Bern Historical Society is looking for a few good ghosts. Whether you are a spirited novice or have lots of ghostly experience, the Historical Society wants you to portray the historic characters in this year’s Ghostwalk. Ghostwalk brings to life
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The New Bern Historical Society has announced that Kadiatou Diawara, a senior at New Bern High School, has been awarded the Harriett Marks Scholarship and the John R. & Alice Land Taylor Scholarship for 2023. Miss Diawara was chosen from a group
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The New Bern Historical Society is celebrating its centennial year with a special exhibit titled “Through the Looking Glass, A Journey with the Storytellers.” The exhibit, which features a large collection of images and artifacts from New Bern’s history, will be held
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Join the Historical Society as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary and showcase New Bern’s enduring beauty with a very special 2023 Heritage Homes Tour, on May 12 & 13. This beloved annual event is only possible with the loyal support of title
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The Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library invite you to attend a free poetry reading of poems about New Bern history on April 29 at 2 p.m. in the library’s Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. “The Poet’s Eye: New Bern Through
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It is such a compelling story, it has to be told again! New Bern Historical Society and Tryon Palace return Lindy Cummings to the podium on April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Cullman Performance Hall inside the North Carolina History Center
The New Bern Historical Society is celebrating its 100th year anniversary with a special free exhibit at the North Carolina History Center’s Duffy Gallery. Entitled “Through the Looking Glass, A Journey with the Storytellers”, the exhibit will fill the gallery and will
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The New Bern Historical Society invites you to “Tee It Up Fore History” at the 4th Annual Historical Society Golf Tournament on June 11 at the Carolina Colours Golf Club. Executive Director Mickey Miller expects this to be a special event, full
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