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!
Upcoming Events & Programs
Take the Gingerbread Class
29th Annual Ghostwalk
Encore!
Retracing the Lawson Trek
Announcing Honour, The Musical
We thank our generous sponsors & business partners
Jim Hodges, Curator
New Bern Historical Society
Zaytoun Law Firm &
Charles K. McCotter, Jr
Attorney at Law
Shannon Corr
NC STA Contracting
Ghostwalk Gold Sponsors
Andrew Mylander, D.M.D., P.L.L.C. New Bern Civic Theatre RiverTowne Players Robert Chiles Engineering
Ghostwalk Silver Sponsors
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