History Quest
4th Annual History Quest September 21, 2024 Starting and ending at New Bern Battlefield Park Reservations are live on August 12th
4th Annual History Quest September 21, 2024 Starting and ending at New Bern Battlefield Park Reservations are live on August 12th
The Forgotten Mutineers Presented by Glen Swain October 16, 2024 at 11:30am at Carolina Colours Pavilion Reservations open September 4th "Murdering men by inches": The Fate of Company A, 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery On May 5, 1864, Company A of the 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery garrisoned the remote earthen fort at Croatan Station […]
October 24, 25, 26 6 - 9:30pm Cedar Grove Cemetery & Downtown Locations A Spooky Good Time! Now in its 34th year, Ghostwalk is a family-friendly fall event that combines spirits from New Bern's past, talented local volunteer actors, historic sites, and a fun-filled, creative environment. Each year features a new theme and new scripts. Guides will lead […]
Black Soldiers in the Civil War Presented by Jerilyn Lee, USCT Historian November 3rd at Orringer Auditorium, 2pm Reservations open September 30 Did you know that approximately 198,000 men served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War? And another 20,000 served in the U.S. Navy? And did you know that six of […]
Peanut Butter Friday Presented by Maximus Moore January 17, 2025 at Attmore-Oliver House Presentation begins at 8am Prepare for a riveting display of culinary skill and dexterity Be sure to check your spam folder for your "Event Reservation" email!
Tuscarora Educational Powwow Presented by Kaya and Kat Littleturtle January 26, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College Presentation begins at 2pm Reservations open now Cypress Society Singers and Dancers established by generations worth of knowledge kept by lifetimes of resiliency, represent the Kahtehnuaka Tuscarora peoples that reside here in these lands that are […]
War Zone: WWII Off the NC Coast THIS EVENT REMAINS SCHEDULED - WE HAVE SOLD OUT! Presented by Kevin Duffus February 23, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College Presentation begins at 2pm Reservations open Monday, January 13 At the close of the 20th century, a momentous turning point in American history was occurring and […]
Battlefield Adventure Day Saturday, March 22, 2025 1-4 pm at New Bern Battlefield Park 300 Battlefield Trail Hands-on living history for the entire family, with Civil War reenactors, drills, displays, games, crafts, and more! Cost is $5 per child or adult; max of $20 for a family of any size (for families of 5 […]
May 2 & 3, 2025 10am - 4pm Downtown New Bern & DeGraffenried Historic Districts A Feast for the Senses! Join us for our exciting 2025 Heritage Homes Tour! The self-guided tour gives you the chance to see the interiors of very special homes in the Downtown and DeGraffenried Historic Districts not normally open to […]
Annual Awards Dinner & Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6 pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Celebrate another fabulous year with New Bern Historical! Salute your terrific volunteer colleagues with special awards ~ and ~ meet our impressive Marks & Taylor Scholarships winner! Brief membership meeting following dinner will highlight the Historical Society's 2025 accomplishments. […]