New Bern Historical Society Archives

27 April

A Mother of a Day

Jackie B2023-04-30T21:48:34-04:00April 27th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

Sunday, May 14, is the day to celebrate, honor and treat the moms in your life. We have several wonderful options perfect for your mom (or wife, aunt, grandmother, best friend, etc.), resulting in a memorable day. Here are three standouts to enjoy. A Day in History Several churches featuring extraordinary architecture are on the Heritage Homes Tour. I look forward to the Heritage Homes Tour in New Bern every year. In honor of the New Bern Historical Society’s 100th Anniversary, the tour takes it to the next level on May 12 and 13. Twenty homes and churches

20 September

Mum It Up!

Jackie B2022-09-20T15:17:03-04:00September 20th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

The mums say it best! Fall has arrived, and that can mean only one thing. Well actually several things, as New Bern is chock full of activities lined up for October. Three of my absolutely favorite events celebrate the beautiful blooms seen throughout our hometown, mums! MumFest, MumFest Concert and MumFeast are set, so now it is just a matter of how to fit in all the fun. The Best Fest Mark those calendars for the weekend of October 8 and 9, when the city is in full bloom! The entire downtown is transformed into a massive floral

19 April

May the Fun Be with You

Jackie B2022-05-05T14:01:33-04:00April 19th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

May is a beautiful time to be in New Bern, and we are fortunate to have a wide variety of activities and events to enjoy. Here are three unique ways to get out and about this month! Plein Fun New Bern's iconic City Hall would be a fantastic subject to paint. I am just “plein” excited about the return of Plein Air New Bern, an event that leaves the four walls of a studio behind to experience painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries, but was truly made into an art form by

16 March

Relive the Past

Jackie B2022-04-07T13:40:16-04:00March 16th, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

New Bern is rich with history, having been founded in 1710 and serving as the state’s first capital. In April, we have the opportunity to relive some of New Bern’s past while appreciating what those before us experienced. Here are three upcoming events to enjoy, no matter what your age. Relive the Past #1 – Tour Historical Homes You are in for a treat on April 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2022 Heritage Homes Tour gains you access into historical homes in the downtown area, ranging from 19th century to renovated residences. Each home represents the

25 August

Three Sweet Spots

Jackie B2021-08-25T16:42:53-04:00August 25th, 2021|Blog, Uncategorized|

On my most recent visit to New Bern, I had a free afternoon, which offered the perfect opportunity to explore the historic downtown. Here are three sweet spots along my route. Inside this door awaits yumminess! Sweet Spot #1 - Bear City Fudge Company My first sweet spot stop was to fuel up for my afternoon of discovery. I headed over to Bear City Fudge Company, my go-to source for fudge, ice cream and all kinds of treats. I left with a few slabs of deliciousness, perhaps overindulging a bit. The dark-chocolate-caramel-sea-salt fudge is quite simply, pure happiness.

8 October

Mum’s Not the Word about These Two New Bern Events

Jackie B2018-10-08T21:55:12-04:00October 8th, 2018|Blog, Uncategorized|

It’s October in New Bern, and you know what that means. Two big events, MumFest and Ghostwalk, are coming to New Bern's downtown! MumFest Get ready for the downtown to be sprinkled with mums! First, MumFest is just around the corner. The kick-off concert is Friday, October 12, with headliners Dan + Shay! The festival continues throughout the weekend with live music, food, beverages, rides, games, shows and running races, for an incredible couple of days of fun. Downtown will transform with mums and the festivities, so it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, listen to great