March 2020
ABC Sale: Treasures and Bargains, Antiques, and Collectibles
NEW BERN, NC, The New Bern Historical Society’s 30th annual ABC (Attic-Basement-Closet) Indoor Yard Sale is Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 8a.m. until 12noon at the Knights of Columbus Building, 1125 Pinetree Drive, New Bern. Everything from dishes to dolls to door knobs will be sold at this one-day-only fundraising sale. Executive Director Mickey Miller is expecting this to be one of the largest ABC Sales ever, as donations have overflowed storage spaces. Value-spotting shoppers eagerly await this huge annual event. …
Find out more »Confederate Hospitals in Coastal North Carolina Lunch & Learn
NEW BERN, NC, Author and historian Wade Sokolosky returns to the New Bern Historical Society’s Lunch & Learn at the Chelsea restaurant on Wednesday, March 11 at 11:30am to discuss the extensive efforts to take care of wounded during the Civil War. At the start of the Civil War there existed a misconception that the conflict would be short and not the bloody and drawn-out struggle that ultimately transpired. The horrific losses during this early period highlighted just how ill-prepared both…
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Battlefield Adventure Day
Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day is an annual springtime event for the entire family held at the New Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail. This Saturday event is filled with learning activities and living history. Young recruits and their parents are greeted by reenactors from the 5th, 7th and 26th NC Regiments, 35th US Colored Troops, and artillery from McCullough Living History. The newly enlisted recruits participate in practice drills, Civil War period camp activities, crafts, and games. Adults and teens will enjoy…
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