History

Experience Our History

From the first capital of North Carolina to the Birthplace of Pepsi, this historic town has had one wild ride over the past 300+ years.

Within easy walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed within four New Bern historic districts on the National Register. Come explore for yourself and discover all that’s happened along the way.

Tryon Palace & NC History Center

African American Heritage

Birthplace of Pepsi

Architecture

Civil War Battle

Historic Cemeteries

Historic District

New Bern Firemen's Museum

The Great Fire of 1922

water activities

tryon palace

family time

foodie paradise

east coast greenway

breweries

art walk

wedding wishes

waterfront

art walk

pepsi cola

bear town market

summer camp

girls trips

live music

shopping galore

tryon palace

breweries

shopping galore

wedding wishes

happening downtown

business meetings

waterfront

family time

pepsi cola