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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 Historical Society offices are located in the lovingly restored Attmore-Oliver House, c. 1790-1834, in New Bern’s historic district. We also own and steward 30+ acres of the Battle of New Bern’s Civil War battlefield, where you can walk in the footsteps of those who fought there and read their stories.

The Society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization, with no state or local government funding. Our work to honor and share New Bern's past depends on membership dues and contributions from people like you. To our members, we say thank you. And, to all others who cherish New Bern's history, we invite you to discover us today!

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Ghostwalk - Graves' Anatomy - Oct 25-27

This Month in New Bern History

  • This Month in New Bern, August 2018 A Formidable Fighting Family
    Robert J. “Strawberry” Conderman was the first person in Craven County to be killed in WWII.  He was born August 13, 1918, and upon graduating from New Bern High School, entered the University of North Carolina, receiving a bachelor’s degree in commerce and becoming an aviation cadet at Pensacola.  Upon completion of flight training he was stationed … Read more

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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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