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

Ocean Highway Highlight

By NBHS | April 5, 2023

It’s Wednesday – time for our weekly installment of “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” With Spring break upon us, so many families are […]

Rolling Down Memory Lane

By NBHS | March 29, 2023

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Today, we take a stroll down memory lane…well, Pollock Street to […]

This Month in New Bern History – March 2023

By NBHS | March 24, 2023

Ladies at Arms – Who Knew? by Claudia Houston, Historian, New Bern Historical Society Did you know that the ladies in New Bern at […]

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