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Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday
Join us online or in person at a drive-through Giving Tuesday event at Union Point Park November 30, 10 AM - 1 PM. This year's focus is on our Palace Scholars program which provides field trip grants to North Carolina’s Title I schools whose classrooms often face a cost barrier preventing them from the benefit […]
Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Costume Shop
Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Costume Shop
Tryon Palace historic clothing interpreter Leslie Lambrecht will lead a tour of the historic Jones House with a brief description of the house and then through the Tryon Palace Costume Shop on the first floor of the house. The costumer will discuss historical clothing research, the sewing techniques used in the past, and current projects […]
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Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]
Bryan Mayer at Mistletoe Market!
Bryan Mayer at Mistletoe Market!
Join us in Mistletoe Market for Bryan Mayer! Bryan will play your holiday favorites & more while you explore downtown, take a holiday carriage ride or simply bring a lawn chair, blanket and enjoy the show! Mistletoe Market is located in the Talbot Lot on the corner of South Front Street and Craven in Downtown […]
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Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
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New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Matt Arthur, Tryon Palace Living History Coordinator, and Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in […]
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]
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New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
Pancakes for PIE
Pancakes for PIE
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? New Bern, North Carolina’s Colonial Capital, literally transforms into a wonderland the entire Christmas season. Streetlights and storefronts […]
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
Be greeted by sounds of the season as you enter the Historic Athens Theatre to enjoy this year’s ballet production presented as a bedtime story for Marie, as told by her Mother. Join in the magical adventure that includes a grand Christmas party, twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker soldier, life-size mouse queen, and a journey to […]
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Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House
Join the Yuletide Celebratoin: Beautiful Decorations, House Tours, Free Refreshments, Carols, and more! Take a peek inside New Bern's Bed & Breakfasts: Meadows Inn, Hanna House & Benjamin Ellis House
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
Be greeted by sounds of the season as you enter the Historic Athens Theatre to enjoy this year’s ballet production presented as a bedtime story for Marie, as told by her Mother. Join in the magical adventure that includes a grand Christmas party, twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker soldier, life-size mouse queen, and a journey to […]
Sister Act
Sister Act
Sister Act Music By: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Glenn Slater Book by: Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material: Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard
2 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]
Jim Kohler & Friends
Jim Kohler & Friends
Come out for some fabulous blues with Jim, you never know who is going to show up!
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Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Costume Shop
Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Costume Shop
Tryon Palace historic clothing interpreter Leslie Lambrecht will lead a tour of the historic Jones House with a brief description of the house and then through the Tryon Palace Costume Shop on the first floor of the house. The costumer will discuss historical clothing research, the sewing techniques used in the past, and current projects […]
1 event,
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]
1 event,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
8 events,
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Matt Arthur, Tryon Palace Living History Coordinator, and Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in […]
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]
10 events,
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
Due East and CCHS Rockin’ the Deck
Due East and CCHS Rockin’ the Deck
Due East is generously collecting donations for Colonial Capital Humane Society at the rockin' show! We will have donation boxes on hand for supply donations and collection jars for monetary donations! CCHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all donations are tax deductible!
22nd “The Holly & The Ivy” Holiday Homes Tour
22nd “The Holly & The Ivy” Holiday Homes Tour
The members of the New Bern Woman’s Club are pleased to invite you to be their guest at the 22nd “The Holly & The Ivy” Holiday Homes Tour on Saturday, December 11th from 10:30 to 3:30. All net proceeds from the tour go to benefit charitable causes in our community and our three annual college scholarships. You won’t want […]
2 events,
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
Be greeted by sounds of the season as you enter the Historic Athens Theatre to enjoy this year’s ballet production presented as a bedtime story for Marie, as told by her Mother. Join in the magical adventure that includes a grand Christmas party, twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker soldier, life-size mouse queen, and a journey to […]
Sister Act
Sister Act
Sister Act Music By: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Glenn Slater Book by: Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material: Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard
1 event,
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]
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Behind the Scenes: Conservation Lab
Behind the Scenes: Conservation Lab
Learn about the conservation work that is done to the artifacts on exhibit in the Governor’s Palace, North Carolina History Center and our historic house museums around Tryon Palace with Behind-the-Scenes tours of the Tryon Palace Conservation Lab. Observe the techniques and tools the conservation staff uses to preserve items from the past to be […]
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Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Discover Tryon Palace: Palace Holiday Decor Tour
Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.” Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Governor’s Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations, designing tips and the pieces’ theming for […]
1 event,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
4 events,
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Discover Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours
Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Matt Arthur, Tryon Palace Living History Coordinator, and Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in […]
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]
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New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
15th Annual Santa Paws Parade
15th Annual Santa Paws Parade
Join us for our annual celebration of our furry four legged friends in the spirit of Christmas! We will be meeting at the corner of South Front Street and Craven Street. 8:30 am: Sniff and greet 8:45 am: Photo 9:00 am: Parade
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Christmas Light Tour by Carriage
Join S and S Carriage Rides for a festive Christmas Light Tour in Downtown New Bern. *Private Rides - $60 (per group 4-6 people) *Trolley: $12 each for Adults & $6 for Children ++ Private rides only available on select dates - Dec 3, 10 & 17 Pick up/drop off across from Nautical Wheelers, corner […]
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New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
1 event,
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
1 event,
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
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New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
NC Symphony Holiday Pops
NC Symphony Holiday Pops
A holiday tradition with the songs you know and love—sure to get you in the spirit of the season! Michelle Di Russo, conductor
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New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
New Bern Tours: The Polar Express 2021
Tour Dates Set....Times to be determined Tickets go on sale November 26, 2021
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NEW YEAR’S EVE BLOCK PARTY!
NEW YEAR’S EVE BLOCK PARTY!
Join us on Friday, December 31st for the 4th Annual New Year's Block Party in downtown New Bern. Activities will be held at the corner of Craven and Pollock Streets, in front of City Hall. Admission is FREE! Activities will begin at 5:30pm! Activities include a Kids Fun Zone, Food Trucks, Family Friendly activities and […]