What Happened in New Bern in February By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society In February of 1902 an elderly black man died and his obituary was posted in the local newspaper. He was born a slave and was greatly respected by blacks and whites. Who was this man? On February 2, 1902, The Daily …
What Happened in New Bern in January By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society Photo 1: Early daguerreotype of two unknown soldiers courtesy of Heritage Auctions. The month of January is significant for several reasons to an early New Bern photographer. Who is he and what was his role in New Bern’s history? On January …
What Happened in New Bern in DecemberBy Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society 2019On December 5, 1984 the first Coastal Carolina Celebration Tree Lighting was held in downtown New Bern. The New Bern downtown area was in decline, but many remembered bygone Christmas seasons when Santa had a little house on Middle Street, there was …
By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society A young African American barber from New Bern died in France in this month, 101 years ago. His name is etched on a monument at the Craven County Courthouse. Who was he and what was his story? Born in December 1896, Castillia Henry grew up with his parents …
This Month in New Bern – October By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society 2019 Two Carteret County men who came to New Bern in the 1800’s established lucrative businesses and eventually became partners, leading to a historic event of the Civil War in eastern North Carolina. Who were these men and what was significant …
This Month in New Bern – September By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society Born in the month of September, a thirteen term U.S. Representative from New Bern left an immense economic legacy in eastern Carolina that lasts to this day. Who was this man and what did he do to benefit this area? Graham …
This Month in New Bern – August 2019 By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society In the 1930’s, comedian and witty political commentator Will Rogers was quite popular. But during August of 1933, Rogers wrote a newspaper column about New Bern that created a furor. What happened and why? Over the years New Bern became …
What Happened in New Bern in June by Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society New Bern loves to celebrate! Our history is replete with stories of parties, balls, parades, tournaments and festivals. On June 11, 1929 one such elaborate celebration occurred. What was so special about our 219th birthday? The date was not especially significant, …
This Month in New Bern – May 2019 By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society In 1954 a young man quit his job as a truck driver and began singing professionally as “The Hillbilly Cat.” His first Sun studio recording “That’s All Right Mama” rose to the number three spot on the Country-and-Western-charts. Despite discouraging …
What Happened in New Bern during April New Bern Historical Society 2019 By Claudia Houston Did you know that in April of 1791, George Washington, first President of the United States, visited and slept in New Bern? In May of 1789 Washington decided that he would visit every state in the country. By the end …
