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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This Month in New Bern History

This Month in New Bern,October 2015

By NBWD User | October 1, 2015

Baron von Graffenreid and the Swiss Colony of New Bern On October 23, 1711, Baron Christoph von Graffenreid, founder of the Swiss colony of New Bern, […]

Fall 2015 Newsletter

By NBWD User | September 23, 2015

Here is the Fall 2015 Newsletter.    

This Month in New Bern, September 2015

By NBWD User | September 1, 2015

Signers in Philadelphia Endorse Federal Constitution On September 17, 1787, a majority of delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia approved the U.S. Constitution, with […]

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