The Legacy of the James City Freedmen’s Colony: Freedom, Resilience, and Heritage in New Bern
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 Read: The Legacy of the James… »



