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!
Coronavirus update
The Historical Society office is open for business from 10 am - 4 pm, Monday - Thursday; 10 am - 1 pm Friday.
During this phase of the NC reopening plan, we're unable to do any live programming. We hope to reschedule spring programs once restrictions on gatherings are removed.
Attmore-Oliver House tours are suspended at this time. Battlefield Park remains open for self-guided tours.
If you have any questions or would like a refund for a cancelled program, please call the office at 252-638-8558.
Thank you for your patience and support!
Upcoming Events & Programs
Watch our most popular programs online!
Tee It Up Fore History
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