Support New Bern Local Community Feature A significant landmark in downtown New Bern has completed its transformation, as the former Sudan Shriners complex at the corner of Broad and East Front streets has been fully demolished. After being acquired by Craven County government, the historic 40,000 square-foot building, which had stood since 1951, was reduced […]
Support New Bern Local Community Feature Support New Bern is thrilled to share news of a captivating upcoming event for our community! This Thursday evening, the Oriental History Museum, located in the charming town of Oriental, will host a special installment of its “Evening at the Museum Speaker Series” at 6:30 PM. The spotlight will […]
Support New Bern Local Community Feature Get ready to dive deep into the heart of our local waterways! The Oriental History Museum, just a short drive from New Bern, is set to host another fascinating installment of its “Evening at the Museum” Speaker Series. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 23rd, at 6:30 PM, as […]
Long before Swiss and German immigrants established the town of New Bern in 1710, the fertile confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers was home to thriving Native American communities. For thousands of years, indigenous peoples utilized these coastal waterways for trade, agriculture, hunting, and seasonal settlement, shaping the ecological and cultural landscape of Eastern […]
On December 1, 1922, disaster struck New Bern when a catastrophic fire ignited in a lumberyard along the Neuse River. Driven by gale-force winds, the blaze swept across the city, consuming over 40 city blocks, destroying more than 1,000 homes, and leaving 3,200 residents homeless in a single afternoon. It remains one of the worst […]
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 […]
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New Bern, North Carolina is one of the most underrated gems on the East Coast — and if you haven’t visited yet, you’re genuinely missing out. Tucked where the Neuse and Trent Rivers meet, this colonial-era city is packed with history, charm, and a surprisingly vibrant local scene. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a […]