We Bring History to Life!

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.

We invite you to discover us today!

Upcoming Events & Programs

How did we get here from there?

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February Lunch & Learn

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This Month in New Bern History

This Month in New Bern History – November 2023

By Mickey Miller | November 22, 2023

Giving Thanks in the Midst of War by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society     During November our thoughts often turn to […]

This Month in New Bern History – Oct 2023

By Mickey Miller | October 31, 2023

With a Name Like Schmocker… er, Bern, It Has to be Good by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society The April 1, 1982, […]

This Month in New Bern History – Sep 2023

By Mickey Miller | September 18, 2023

High Hopes and Steadfast Belief by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society At the start of the Civil War in 1861, the small […]

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