Battlefield Adventure Day
Saturday, March 24 from noon – 4 pm
Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day is an annual springtime family event children ages 6-12, accompanied by an adult, held at the New Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail. This Saturday event is filled with learning activities and living history. Young recruits and their parents are greeted by re-enactors from the 5th NC regiment, the 7th NC regiment, and artillery from McCullough Living History. The newly enlisted recruits can choose to participate in practice drills or Civil War period camp activities and crafts. They will also take part in Civil War era games and enjoy living history presentations. A commissary lunch provided by Moore’s Barbecue will be served to the young recruit and parents. Historical Society battlefield guides will provide an informative and entertaining walking tour of the battlefield for interested adults. The day’s activities will conclude with an exciting mock battle re-enactment that includes the children.
This year’s Battlefield Adventure Day is Saturday, March 24 from noon to 4 pm; check-in at 11:30. Cost is $10 for one child with accompanying adult, plus $5 for each additional child or adult, with a $20 maximum for a family. Pre-paid registration is required. For more information or to register your child, please call 252-638-8558.
Discounts for families of active duty military and those eligible for free school lunch program: $5 for first child with adult; $5 each additional child or adult; family max $10. For more information or to register your child, please call 252-638-8558.
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This event, formerly known as Civil War Adventure Day, was renamed in honor of the late Harry Goodman, beloved New Bern Historical Society board member, who spent countless hours restoring and preserving New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park and volunteering in all aspects of the Historical Society’s operations. This annual event is made possible through the generosity of the Goodman family, Ted & Helen Goodman, and Bill Reight,
