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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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This Month in New Bern History

  • This Month in New Bern, April 2019
    What Happened in New Bern during April New Bern Historical Society 2019 By Claudia Houston
    Did you know that in April of 1791, George Washington, first President of the United States, visited and slept in New Bern?
    In May of 1789 Washington decided that he would visit every state in the country. By the end of August 1790 he had been to … Read more

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