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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: 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 […]
Big Jim Kohler at Pro!
Big Jim Kohler at Pro!
Big Jim Kohler continues his Prohibition residency upstairs in our Whiskey Bar every Thursday from 7pm-9pm! He's a local favorite for a reason - and even has special guests stop by to join in on the fun! No cover - come drink, eat and enjoy the music!
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Alice Osborn LIVE at Captain Ratty’s Seafood
Alice Osborn LIVE at Captain Ratty’s Seafood
Alice Osborn, from Raleigh, North Carolina, is a singer-songwriter who performs folk Americana rooted in the New South all over the South. Her music features upbeat tempos, poignant lyrics, catchy melodies, and powerful vocals—and fun! Alice’s acoustic originals are influenced by diverse artists such as Natalie Merchant, Phil Collins, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She is […]
Afreyed Knot at Tap That!
Afreyed Knot at Tap That!
Afreyed Knot plays a variety of classic rock hits from the 70s through today - come hang out!
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Craft Day at Poor Charlies Flea Market & Antiques
Craft Day at Poor Charlies Flea Market & Antiques
Join us at Poor Charlie's Flea Market & Antiques to celebrate Craft Day on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 9am to Noon. Poor Charlie's is located across the street from the New Bern Farmer's Market. Under tent canopies in the front yard of Poor Charlie's, artisans and crafters will demonstrate making their many various arts […]
Improv Show Celebrating Uncommon Instruments Day!
Improv Show Celebrating Uncommon Instruments Day!
Join New Bern's favorite improv comedy team for a night of fun fueled by your suggestions. July 31 is Uncommon Instruments Day--bring your uncommon instrument for a special surprise! This show is rated R due to the unpredictable nature of improvisation (and sometimes, the unpredictable nature of some of our audience's suggestions). Concessions will be […]
Carolina Swamp Dogs
Carolina Swamp Dogs
Two retired Marine from Jacksonville offer up some blues! Come out for some live music!
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Justin Castellano at Tap That – Sunday FUNday!
Justin Castellano at Tap That – Sunday FUNday!
Justin is a MASTER guitarist! Come join us for Chef Emma's amazing brunch, mimosa flights + more for a Sunday FUNday!
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Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Museum Technology
Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Museum Technology
Want to learn more how the interactive exhibits inside the North Carolina History Center run on a daily basis? Get an in-depth behind-the-scenes look into making history come alive. Learn how we combine modern technology while meeting educational goals inside the Pepsi Family Center and Regional History Museum. In this tour you will get to […]
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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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Big Jim Kohler Band at 5 Points!
Big Jim Kohler Band at 5 Points!
Come out and hear some great blues in a new venue at 5 points in New Bern!
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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: 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 […]
Whispers of the Long Departed
Whispers of the Long Departed
The Untold History of Southern Craven County Award-winning journalist, author, and historical sleuth Eddie Ellis will both entertain and educate us with the previously undisclosed story of southern Craven County dating from before the 1710 founding of New Bern. The gifted storyteller, author of New Bern History 101, will share the highlights of his new book Whispers […]
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Footloose On the Neuse Summer Concert Series
Footloose On the Neuse Summer Concert Series
The concerts will be held at Union Point Park. All concerts start at 6:30pm. We have a great line-up of musical entertainment scheduled.
The First Day of the Battle of New Bern Book Signing
The First Day of the Battle of New Bern Book Signing
Join author Eddie Ellis, native New Bernian and historian, researcher, and speaker, for two evening lectures of revealing dialogue covering chapters from his new book, Whispers of the Long Departed. Born in New Bern in 1950, Edward Barnes Ellis, Jr. began researching the history of Havelock and southern Craven County in his early teens and was named […]
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Travis Tritt in the Colonial Capital
Travis Tritt in the Colonial Capital
Presented by Captain Ratty's--the legendary country music artist Travis Tritt will be live in concert in New Bern, NC. Few country music stars rival his talent and hits. His classic country music style mixed with a rock and roll flare, have made him a go to on many playlists. Join us at the beautiful Maola […]
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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 […]
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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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Discovering Tryon Palace: Outlander, The Spark of the Rebellion
Discovering Tryon Palace: Outlander, The Spark of the Rebellion
Outlander - The Spark of Rebellion - 250th Anniversary Tour of eventful times. Join a group of time travelers to Tryon Palace, the colonial capital of New Bern c. 1770s. There you will encounter the Royal Governor’s militia and while warming up by their campfire learn the latest news on the Colony. There are whispers […]
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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 […]
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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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Footloose On the Neuse Summer Concert Series
Footloose On the Neuse Summer Concert Series
The concerts will be held at Union Point Park. All concerts start at 6:30pm. We have a great line-up of musical entertainment scheduled.
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247th Anniversary Observance of the New Bern Resolves
247th Anniversary Observance of the New Bern Resolves
At 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 28, 2021, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will host a ceremony commemorating the 247th Anniversary of the 1st North Carolina Provincial Congress, which was held in the Craven County Court House, New Bern, NC during 25-27 August 1774. This commemoration will include: The commemoration […]
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Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Museum Technology
Tryon Palace Behind the Scenes: Museum Technology
Want to learn more how the interactive exhibits inside the North Carolina History Center run on a daily basis? Get an in-depth behind-the-scenes look into making history come alive. Learn how we combine modern technology while meeting educational goals inside the Pepsi Family Center and Regional History Museum. In this tour you will get to […]
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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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Nitty Gritty with Danial Donato
Nitty Gritty with Danial Donato
White Umbrella Group is proud to present the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a group that has hits that span a couple of decades. Jeff Hanna and Jimmie Fadden have led this group to many, many hits, Emmy Awards and CMA awards and recognitions. "With so much material to work with, the band is making […]
Footloose On the Neuse Summer Concert Series
Footloose On the Neuse Summer Concert Series
The concerts will be held at Union Point Park. All concerts start at 6:30pm. We have a great line-up of musical entertainment scheduled.
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Stanly-Spaight Duel
Stanly-Spaight Duel
Join Tryon Palace at the annual reenactment of the Stanly-Spaight Duel, an interpretation of an infamous moment in New Bern’s early history at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 4th, at the New Bern Academy. On September 5th, 1802, a prominent New Bern lawyer met his political rival, a former State Governor, in a lethal duel […]