Situated directly across the Trent River from historic downtown New Bern, the community of James City stands as one of North Carolina’s most historical and culturally significant micro-markets. Founded during the turmoil of the American Civil War in 1863, James City originated as a Freedmen’s Colony—a self-governing refuge for thousands of formerly enslaved African Americans… The Legacy of the James City Freedmen’s Colony: Freedom, Resilience, and Heritage in New Bern: Read Article »