BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Bern Historical Society - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Bern Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newbernhistorical.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Bern Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T233133Z CREATED:20260407T233133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T233133Z UID:41671-1779904800-1779915600@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-awards-banquet-2026-2/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260501T095101Z CREATED:20260321T181826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T095101Z UID:41428-1777593600-1777766399@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Heritage Homes Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/homes-tour-2026/ LOCATION:Attmore Oliver House\, 511 Broad Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Email-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260225T204939Z CREATED:20250131T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204939Z UID:32966-1775912400-1775923200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Battlefield Adventure Day - 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/battlefield-adventure-day-2/ LOCATION:New Bern Battlefield Park\, 300 Battlefield Trail\, New Bern\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HGBAD-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260112T132839Z CREATED:20260108T155704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T132839Z UID:39098-1771768800-1771774200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:History of Rosenwald Schools in NC & Craven County DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/hanchett-rosenwald-schools/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T153000 DTSTAMP:20260110T173055Z CREATED:20251209T193615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T173055Z UID:37812-1769349600-1769355000@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:New Bern Then\, Now & Down the Rabbit Hole! DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/hodges-then-now/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260108T143234Z CREATED:20251027T123251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T143234Z UID:37566-1765720800-1765726200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Duffus Presentation Lost Light DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/duffus-lost-light/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20251015T183707Z CREATED:20250926T170526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T183707Z UID:35796-1762947000-1762956000@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:North Carolina's Oyster Boom Lunch & Learn November 12th DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/nc-oyster-boom_nov-12/ LOCATION:Carolina Colours Pavilion\, 3300 Waterscape Way\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 DTSTAMP:20251025T094501Z CREATED:20250906T203645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T094501Z UID:35574-1761177600-1761436799@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Ghostwalk 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/ghostwalk-2025/ LOCATION:Attmore Oliver House\, 511 Broad Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/email-GW-tix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20250811T142302Z CREATED:20250811T132926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T142302Z UID:35466-1758362400-1758384000@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:History Quest 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/history-quest-2025/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000 DTSTAMP:20250813T184355Z CREATED:20250718T153627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T184355Z UID:35295-1756899000-1756908000@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Native American Canoes of Lake Phelps Lunch & Learn September 3rd DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/native-american-canoes_sept-3rd/ LOCATION:Carolina Colours Pavilion\, 3300 Waterscape Way\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000 DTSTAMP:20250411T131218Z CREATED:20240425T145946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T131218Z UID:28899-1747850400-1747861200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-awards-banquet/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504 DTSTAMP:20250502T110629Z CREATED:20250324T163553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T110629Z UID:34378-1746144000-1746316799@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Heritage Homes Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/homes-tour-2025/ LOCATION:Attmore Oliver House\, 511 Broad Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Email-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000 DTSTAMP:20250409T161451Z CREATED:20240326T141859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T161451Z UID:28481-1744185600-1749488400@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Golf Tournament Sponsorship DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/golf-tournament-sponsorship/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Golf-tourney-logo-for-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T153000 DTSTAMP:20250221T193545Z CREATED:20250110T155259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T193545Z UID:32638-1740319200-1740324600@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Duffus Presentation DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/duffus-presentation/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T153000 DTSTAMP:20250124T171133Z CREATED:20241205T181339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T171133Z UID:32309-1737900000-1737905400@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Powwow Event DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/powwow/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T083000 DTSTAMP:20250110T190434Z CREATED:20250110T190434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T190434Z UID:32660-1737100800-1737102600@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Peanut Butter Friday DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/peanut-butter-friday/ LOCATION:Attmore Oliver House\, 511 Broad Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T153000 DTSTAMP:20241010T134038Z CREATED:20240930T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T134038Z UID:30909-1730642400-1730647800@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Black Soldiers in the Civil War DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/black-soldiers-in-the-civil-war/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027 DTSTAMP:20241029T153336Z CREATED:20240823T162909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T153336Z UID:30245-1729728000-1729987199@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Ghostwalk 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/ghostwalk-2024/ LOCATION:Attmore Oliver House\, 511 Broad Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GW-TIcket-Image-e1757096591796.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000 DTSTAMP:20240828T195643Z CREATED:20240828T195211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195643Z UID:30355-1729078200-1729087200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Glen Swain Lunch & Learn October 16th DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/glen-swain-lunch-learn-october-16th/ LOCATION:Carolina Colours Pavilion\, 3300 Waterscape Way\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20240919T145204Z CREATED:20240808T150755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T145204Z UID:29652-1726912800-1726934400@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:History Quest DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/history-quest/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T133000 DTSTAMP:20240916T142132Z CREATED:20240808T152137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T142132Z UID:29993-1726659000-1726666200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Steve Shaffer Lunch and Learn- September 18th DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/lunch-learn-september-18th/ LOCATION:Carolina Colours Pavilion\, 3300 Waterscape Way\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T203000 DTSTAMP:20240807T142851Z CREATED:20240701T144251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T142851Z UID:29579-1724353200-1724358600@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:New Bern in the American Revolution - August 22nd DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/new-bern-in-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Cullman Performance Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505 DTSTAMP:20240315T113842Z CREATED:20240313T134715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T113842Z UID:27800-1714694400-1714867199@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Heritage Homes Tour 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/copy-copy/ LOCATION:Attmore Oliver House\, 511 Broad Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Email-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T210000 DTSTAMP:20240323T170653Z CREATED:20240205T180721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T170653Z UID:26897-1711215000-1711227600@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Lantern Tour Saturday\, March 23rd DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/copy/ LOCATION:New Bern Battlefield Park\, 300 Battlefield Trail\, New Bern\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lantern-Tour-logo-FINAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T210000 DTSTAMP:20240304T175125Z CREATED:20240205T180651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T175125Z UID:26880-1711087200-1711141200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Lantern Tour Friday\, March 22nd DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/lantern-tour-friday-march-22nd/ LOCATION:New Bern Battlefield Park\, 300 Battlefield Trail\, New Bern\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lantern-Tour-logo-FINAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T160000 DTSTAMP:20240301T174650Z CREATED:20240205T182129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T174650Z UID:26914-1710594000-1710604800@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Battlefield Adventure Day DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/battlefield-adventure-day/ LOCATION:New Bern Battlefield Park\, 300 Battlefield Trail\, New Bern\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HGBAD-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T153000 DTSTAMP:20240205T180924Z CREATED:20231229T145649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T180924Z UID:26070-1708264800-1708270200@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Kevin Duffus Presentation - February 18th DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/into-the-burning-sea-the-greatest-coast-guard-rescue-in-american-history/ LOCATION:Orringer Auditorium\, 800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Duffus-Mirlo-bookcover.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T133000 DTSTAMP:20240122T152200Z CREATED:20231218T175110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T152200Z UID:25916-1707305400-1707312600@newbernhistorical.org SUMMARY:Bill Barber Lunch and Learn- February 7th DESCRIPTION:The Lost Light\nPresented by Kevin Duffus \nDecember 14th\, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium\, Craven Community College \nPresentation begins at 2pm \nReservations open Wednesday\, October 29th \n \n\n  \nCrafted in France\, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair\, stolen from its lighthouse\, buried during the Civil War\, recaptured\, returned and repaired at Paris\, stolen again\, and exhibited again: America’s most historic\, most traveled\, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. \n  \nIt was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853.  Fully assembled\, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6\,000 pounds. How was it lost\, found\, and moved so often? \n\n\nCome join us to hear this riveting story from dynamic speaker\, Kevin Duffus. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members\, active duty military\, and students; $15 for non-members. For groups of 13 or more\, please call the office at 252-638-8558 to book with the group rate. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!  URL:https://newbernhistorical.org/event/lunch-learn-february-7th/ LOCATION:Carolina Colours Pavilion\, 3300 Waterscape Way\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbernhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Roper-Mill-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR