Cost for Lunch & Learn is $25 for Historical Society members and $28 for non-members, which includes the program and lunch buffet format. Buffet includes two entrees, salad, bread, dessert, iced tea, coffee, and gratuity. Lunch & Learn starts promptly at 11:30 am at the Carolina Colours Pavilion, 3300 Waterscape Way, Carolina Colours. Prepaid reservations are required, either online or by calling the New Bern Historical Society at 252-638-8558. Paper tickets are not issued; simply check in at the door with your confirmation.
The History of The New Bern Fire Department
Presented by John Lewis
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:30am
at Carolina Colours Pavilion
MEMBERS get early access to tickets! General Admission will be on sale 10/29
NEW BERN, NC, We hear the sirens, see the red trucks and we know the New Bern Fire Department is on the way to help. They always have, as far back as we can remember. But go farther back and see how they began. Join the New Bern Historical Society for a great lunch while learning about the origin of the firemen's museum and the beginnings of the New Bern Fire Department. On Wednesday, December 2 at 11:30am, speaker John Lewis will explore how the two earliest fire companies were formed and how the companies evolved over time. The Fire Department has played a large role in our city from well before the Civil War, through the Great Fire of 1922 and into today.
Join us for "The History of The New Bern Fire Department" on Wednesday, December 2nd,
at 11:30am at the Carolina Colours Pavilion at 3300 Waterscape Way
~ Lunch Menu ~
Tossed Salad w/ dressing on the side
Chicken Marsala
Traditional Lasagna
Rice Pilaf
Brussel Sprouts
Carrot Cake
Rolls w/ butter
Sweet tea, Unsweet tea, coffee and water