New Bern Historical Society — Attraction in New Bern

We attended the annual ghost walk put on by the New Bern historical society and it was great! The actors did a great job of sharing history and also adding in a little spookiness. This is definitely a family friendly event. The only negatives we experienced were that the tickets are for the full weekend (giving you time to get to each stop since it’s almost impossible to do it all in one night), but you can’t revisit any of the stops more than once. I don’t think that’s really truly a “ticket good for the whole weekend” if this is the case. Also, it would be helpful, if possible to have more volunteers in major intersections offering directions bc some of the downtown streets are a bit confusing, even with a map. Overall it was fun and we would...

Come here and learn that history is alive and well and living in New Bern. From the brilliant eccentrics to the explorers they have all inhabited this little city. And, of course, Washington slept here! The New Bern Historical Society has the stories and information to guide you through people, places, palaces, and battles...

All events are top notch. I was a volunteer in a few homes during Spring Homes Tour, Ghost Walk & Kitchen Tours. Wear soft soled shoes to protect beautiful floors in the spectacular historical homes &...