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.
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This Month in New Bern History
“Brad’s Drink” Becomes Pepsi-Cola, 1898 On August 28, 1898, “Pepsi-Cola” got its name. Beginning in 1893, New Bern pharmacist Caleb Bradham developed and began serving […]
A Little-Known Episode of the War of 1812 On July 16, 1813, a British Royal Navy fleet departed Ocracoke Island, bringing to an end a […]
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