About:

The New Bern Historical Society has an active calendar of educational events, lectures, programs and social gatherings. Membership has grown to over 700 with hundreds of volunteers contributing to our projects, programs and events each year.

The organization owns and operates the historic 18th c. Attmore-Oliver House and Gardens, home of our administrative offices, and the New Bern Battlefield Park where the Civil War Battle of New Bern occurred.

The Historical Society is a non-profit membership organization with an IRS 501 (C) 3 tax-exempt classification.

Mission:

The mission of the New Bern Historical Society is to celebrate and promote New Bern and its heritage through events and education.