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We love New Bern and its amazing history. Since 1923, we have been celebrating and promoting New Bern's rich heritage through events and education. The Society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization.  We invite you to discover us today!

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We thank our generous sponsors & business partners

Jim Hodges, Curator
New Bern Historical Society

Zaytoun Law Firm &
Charles K. McCotter, Jr
Attorney at Law

Shannon Corr
NC STA Contracting

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Andrew Mylander, D.M.D., P.L.L.C.   New Bern Civic Theatre RiverTowne Players   Robert Chiles Engineering 

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BB&T     Creekside Cabinets     Galley Stores     Ghosts of New Bern Walking Tours     Gregory Poole Marine     Harmony House Inn     Kelvin Kestner     Melvin Kestner Mitchell Hardware      Poor Charlie's Flea Market & Antiques      Soo's Chocolate & Bakery

This Month in New Bern History

  • This Month in New Bern, June 2019 What Happened in New Bern in June by Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society New Bern loves to celebrate! Our history is replete with stories of parties, balls, parades, tournaments and festivals. On June 11, 1929 one such elaborate celebration occurred. What was so special about our 219th birthday? The date was not especially significant, but the social and economic climate of the ... Read more

Other Sites and Resources

When visiting New Bern, or doing research, you might want to visit these other historical sites and resources. For more information please click here.

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