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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 Society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization. 

We invite you to discover us today!

Explore our history
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Voices in the Cause of Freedom

New Bernians Who Changed Our Town and Our Nation

A free virtual program
by Nelson McDaniel

Outdoor Curated Mini-ABC Sale

Saturday, March 13 & 27 

Shop from a selection of our very best items and help support this important fundraiser!

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Exciting new storytelling event!

Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour
April 9-10 at New Bern Battlefield Park

 

 

Visit New Bern Battlefield Park

Site of the 1862 Battle of New Bern

Take the History Walk!

 

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Virtual Programs

Watch our most popular programs online and free of charge!

Check out all of our virtual programs here...

COVID-19 Update
The New Bern Historical Society is open for business 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.  more . . . 

We thank our generous sponsors & business partners

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A Loyal Friend, Maggie Bagg ~ Paul & Lois Switzer ~ Andrew Mylander, D.M.D., P.L.L.C. 

 

New Bern Historical Society
511 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Telephone: 252-638-8558
Email: adminoffice@newbernhistorical.org

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