High Hopes and Steadfast Belief by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society Map courtesy David Rumsey Historic Map Collection; https://davidrumsey.oldmapsonline.org/. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, the small towns of Deer Isle, Maine and Charlotte, North Carolina were about as far apart geographically, ideologically, and socioeconomically as they could be. Situated […]
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Celebrities Who Served by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society A number of men and women who have served in the military in North Carolina became famous for their careers in film, sports, and NASA. How many of these stories do you know? Old-time movie aficionados will remember the matinee idol Tyrone Power, the
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A Grand House Finds A Home by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society Photo credit Ben Lindemann, New Bern, @benlindemannphotography The Historical Society’s 100th Anniversary celebration continues and with it comes an opportunity to reflect upon our long history as an organization. The Society had a rousing start, but due to the Depression and
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We asked our curator, Jim, for the story behind “North Cool Avenue” off Queen Street downtown. Here’s what he shared this week for “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” It turns out North Cool Avenue gets its name from the “Northcool” brand of tailored suits which were manufactured right here at the Sagner factory on
It’s Wednesday, and Flag Day, so “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” In this photograph (ca. 1950s) we have the Boy Scouts from Pack 384 proudly marching the “Stars and Stripes” in a parade down Broad Street approaching the intersection of Middle Street. Clark’s Drug Store is just out of view to the right, and
Recollections of My Slavery Days by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society “I have lived through the greatest epoch in history, having been born August 10, 1835, at Newbern, North Carolina. That was not so many years, you see, after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the winning of the Revolutionary War.
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On Wednesday, we find out “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” We’ve really enjoyed the many images and excitement surrounding the movement and preservation efforts of the Tisdale House last week – that truly was a tremendous feat! With that still fresh in our minds, we wanted to share this unique view of the Tisdale
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Every Wednesday, we bring you “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Today our curator, Jim, shared these images from our collection – so we set out to put history in context for you! Long before families gathered in this spot for ice cream, photos with Santa, and yes, even “snow” flurries, Bear Plaza had a
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Last weekend’s Heritage Homes Tour took us west on Pollock Street visiting a couple beautiful homes, which might explain why this photo jumped out at us from our collection today! We love it when old buildings make HUGE restoration comebacks, and this location truly embodies that. You’re looking at the circa 1950s Pat’s Pure Oil
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It’s Wednesday and we’ve got some good news. First, it’s NOT going to snow. Second, here’s your weekly installment of “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” We’re all getting excited for this weekend with our Annual Heritage Homes Tour approaching – even our curator, Jim, has been spotted with a lively grin all week! Jim
