Special Presentations

Encore!
New Bern on the Move
Presented by Jim Hodges
Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 2 pm
Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College

Everyone's favorite Curator, New Bern native Jim Hodges, returns with an encore of his exciting new program about the history of moving houses in downtown New Bern.  Curator Jim will share how, in the spirit of preservation, structures large and small were carefully relocated to save them from demolition.  With his folksy and humorous delivery, he will present a pictorial history of the challenging journey of fifteen homes that have been spared the wrecking ball to enjoy a new life in a changing environment.  

Jim's first program sold out quickly, so make your reservations now!

Jim Hodges earned an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and a post graduate dental degree at UNC Chapel Hill. After serving as a U.S. Army dentist and enjoying several years of international travel, Jim returned to New Bern and practiced dentistry until his retirement in 2012. His current life chapter involves his passion for New Bern and its rich history as the volunteer Curator of the Historical Society.

Cost is $10 for Historical Society members, $15 for nonmembers.  Prepaid reservations strongly recommended.  Paper tickets are not issued for this program.  Simply check in at Orringer Auditorium with your confirmation. 

Please note, masks are required to be worn in Orringer Auditorium unless social distancing.