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  • This Month in New Bern – March 2020 This Month in New Bern – March 2020Claudia Houston-New Bern Historical Society During March of 1862 a meeting took place in New Bern which would have historical significance well after the end of the Civil War.  What was this meeting about and who were the participants? When the Civil War began in 1861, regiments were formed in villages and towns.  As local and State militia were mustered into service, they were accompanied by their bands.  Bands were highly valued as they not only participated in ceremonies and parades but were helpful in recruiting soldiers and raising money. In Salem, North Carolina, the Salem Band was composed of Moravian Pacifists, German Methodists known for their musical prowess. The Captain of the Band, Samuel Timothy ...
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