Homes & Garden Tour

2012 Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour

Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, 2012
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

On April 13 and 14, homeowners will open their doors so the public can visit some of the most beautiful and interesting homes in New Bern’s historic district. The 2012 Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at 11 homes and gardens that are important to our town’s past and present. Patrons will tour the living quarters of these homes, learning about the original architecture, renovations, and furnishings. In addition to the homes and gardens, many downtown houses of worship will be open for tours, with some offering musical performances.

Among the gardens open to the public is the Tryon Palace garden, which should be in full bloom. Tryon Palace’s Annual Heritage Plant Sale will also be held on the Palace grounds during the tour. That weekend Spring Homes Tour ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase discounted admission passes to Tryon Palace and the NC History Center: $5 off the Time Travelers Pass; $3 off the Governor’s Pass; and, $3 off the Gardens and Galleries Pass.

Be sure to  grab a homemade bagged lunch to go or enjoy it in a quaint porch setting. Bagged lunches are a $6 donation and include a sandwich, and beverage.  Coffee, tea, and delicious baked goods will be available throughout the day. A hospitality station also will be available to patrons and will be found on the grounds of the Attmore-Oliver House, 511 Broad Street.

The Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour is a collaborative event presented by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation. Tickets are sent to members in March. We would like to thank you in advance for your support.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of the tour and $13 for active duty military and dependents with ID. There is also a special rate of $13 for groups of 12 or more. Tickets are good for both tour days, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

  • Telephone New Bern Historical Society 252-638-8558252-638-8558 
  • Tickets available at the following locations in New Bern:
    • www.newbernhistorical.org, through PayPal
    • New Bern Historical Society, 511 Broad Street
    • New Bern Preservation Foundation, 510B Pollock St.
    • Harris Teeter, 2019 S. Glenburnie Rd.
    • Carolina Creations, 317 Pollock St.
    • Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven St.


Buy your Historic Homes and Garden Tour tickets online here:

Volunteer to help with Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour
252-638-8558252-638-8558.
Email: adminoffice@newbernhistorical.org

Click here to become a SPONSOR for 2012 Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour.

About Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour
The Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour is a major fundraiser for the New Bern Historical Society and New Bern Preservation Foundation. Each year, owners of historic homes open their homes so that ticket holders may explore and appreciate the exquisite gardens and architectural history of houses on tour. Most downtown historic churches are also open on tour days.

Celebrate spring in New Bern!