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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February Lunch & Learn

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This Month in New Bern History

This Month in New Bern History – May 2023

By NBHS | May 4, 2023

Another New Bern History Mystery by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society During the Civil War, women were not allowed to enlist in […]

This Month in New Bern History – Apr 2023

By NBHS | April 30, 2023

How it All Began by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society The New Bern Historical Society proudly celebrated its 100th Anniversary on April […]

Everyone’s Favorite

By NBHS | April 26, 2023

It’s Wednesday, so we sit down with our Curator to find out “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Flipping through our extensive photo collection, […]

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