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We love New Bern and its amazing history. Since 1923, we have been celebrating and promoting New Bern's rich heritage through events and education. The Society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization.
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This Month in New Bern History
Another New Bern First by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society On May 14, 1845, the Atlantic Fire Company No. 1 was organized […]
A Reason to Celebrate by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society “We today are so immersed in – and blasé about – technology […]
In Celebration of Women’s History Monthby Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society This month marks the 160th anniversary of the first Battle of […]