Discover New Bern’s Heritage
Whether you are a resident of New Bern or a visitor who is interested in learning about eastern North Carolina, the New Bern Historical Society is here to help you discover the area’s rich history. Dine and discover with our popular Lunch & Learn series, attend informative lectures throughout the year, explore the region’s heritage through our annual Historical Journal, discover important local sites through the Historical Marker Program, enjoy highlights of New Bern’s history through This Month in New Bern History, and much more.
Informative lectures are held throughout the year.
Tours are available of the Battlefield, Attmore-Oliver House, and more.
This month in New Bern History provides highlights of New Bern’s past.
Find out about historical markers erected in and near New Bern.
Written by Gertrude Carraway, first Director of Tryon Palace and great advocate for New Bern and its history.
An annual interactive children’s event held at the battlefield.