Volunteers Invited to Pitch In at New Bern Battlefield Park The heavy rain filled up the trenches in historic Civil War era earthworks and put a damper on the plans for Park Day at New Bern Battlefield Park. The New Bern Historical […]
Rain Delays Park Day Event, Re-scheduled for April 28 Read More »
The popular Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day for children is Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the New Bern Battlefield Park. A day full of learning activities, period games and living history, it is held annually at the Park which has been recently
Adventure Day at New Bern Battlefield Park is Saturday, March 24, 2018 Read More »
Sokolosky and Mewborn Present at Historical Society Lunch & Learn On Wednesday, September 13, Civil War Historians Wade Sokolosky and Horace Mewborn will bring the truth of this piece of the Civil War to New Bern Historical Society’s Lunch & Learn at
“For Want of a Railroad” The Battle of Wise’s Forks March 1865 Read More »
Update: Ed Bearss Civil War Lecture Cancelled Due to Weather. Mr. Bearss had to return to his home early due to the expected winter storm. Admission had been a $10 donation to New Bern Battlefield Park. However, if you would like that
A Historian Reflects on the Civil War: Ed Bearss Returns to New Bern Read More »
If you missed Saturday’s Battle for New Berne Reenactment event, there’s still time to see the Reenactment of the Battle for Batchelder’s Creek today! Although the reenactment was exciting to watch, I can’t begin to imagine what the Confederate and Union Soldiers
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the Craven County Genealogical Society will begin the evening with a cookie and punch reception where members and guests are welcome to discuss their research and learn more ways to find their ancestors. At 7
“Veteran Ancestors Show and Tell” and “The North Carolina Civil War History Center” Read More »
Discover the impact the Civil War had on American families as Tryon Palace brings the 1860s back to life during “Civil War Weekend: A Family Divided.” Held March 15-16, Civil War Weekend includes a military encampment, cannon drills, take-home crafts, special tours, and
Palace Opens New Exhibit, Hosts Encampment during Civil War Weekend Read More »