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!
30th Annual Ghostwalk October 22-24, 2020
SOLD OUT!
But it's not too late to see the VIRTUAL GHOSTWALK...
Virtual Programs
Watch our most popular programs online and free of charge!
Check out all of our virtual programs here...
A Distant Mirror: Craven County and Reflections on the Great War, 1917-1920
North Carolina's Civil War Hospitals
Visit New Bern Battlefield Park
Site of the 1862 Battle of New Bern
Take the History Walk!
COVID-19 Update
The New Bern Historical Society is open for business 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. more . . .
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.