COVID-19 Update
The New Bern Historical Society is open for business 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. more . . .
We Bring History to Life!
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!
Tee It Up Fore History!
3 spaces left in our inaugural golf tournament fundraiser
Virtual Programs
Watch our most popular programs online and free of charge!
Check out all of our virtual programs here...
A Distant Mirror: Craven County and Reflections on the Great War, 1917-1920
Coming September 29
North Carolina's Civil War Hospitals
Save the date!
30th Annual Ghostwalk October 22-24, 2020
We thank our generous sponsors & business partners
Jim Hodges, Curator
New Bern Historical Society
Zaytoun Law Firm &
Charles K. McCotter, Jr
Attorney at Law
A Loyal Friend,
Maggie Bagg
Paul & Lois Switzer
Andrew Mylander, D.M.D., P.L.L.C. New Bern Civic Theatre RiverTowne Players
Robert Chiles Engineering Shannon Corr, NC STA Contracting
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