The New Bern Historical Society’s newest storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, returns! 

You will be taken on a 60-minute guided, lantern-lit walk through the wooded battlefield trails, where spirits from New Bern's Civil War past will share their inspiring stories of courage and conviction. You will hear from:
   ◦ A devoted wife who bravely fought disguised as a man
   ◦ Friends who found themselves on opposing sides of the war
   ◦ An influential freedwoman who was instrumental in the recruitment of Black soldiers
   ◦ A skilled nurse who was also a plucky Confederate spy . . . and more!
Enjoy more tales and music about the Underground Railroad in the tent after your tour. While you are waiting to begin your tour, visit with local reenactors and see their encampment.

Not a battlefield tour or a program about the war, these are poignant human stories of the experiences of civilians, soldiers, formerly-enslaved persons, and others. These gripping narratives are largely based on letters, diaries, and contemporaneous accounts.

This event is by advance reservation only, with entrance for a specific day and arrival time. You should plan at least 90 minutes for the entire event, which includes time in the tent after the guided tour. For more details and FAQs, click here. 

Reservations can be made below or at the New Bern Historical Society, 511 Broad Street, New Bern; phone 252.638.8558. Ticket cost is $16 for Historical Society members/active duty military/students and $20 for general public, plus NC sales tax.