North Carolina's Oyster Boom  Presented by David BennettNovember 12, 202511:30amCarolina Colours Pavilion For generations, North Carolina's oyster industry was underdeveloped. This changed in the late 19th century when North Carolina oyster beds attracted attention following overharvesting in the Chesapeake Bay and the nation's insatiable appetite for oysters. By the late 1880s, North Carolina oystermen and […]

The Lost Light Presented by Kevin Duffus December 14th, 2025 at Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College Presentation begins at 2pm Reservations open Wednesday, October 29th   Crafted 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, […]

Presented by Jim Hodges January 25th, 2026 at Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College Presentation begins at 2pm Reservations open Monday, December 15th Come join us to see over 100 New Bern images with our favorite local storyteller, Jim Hodges. Reservations are highly recommended as this event WILL sell out; $12 for Historical Society members, active […]