Historic Sites in New Bern, NC

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Tryon Palace is a modern recreation of the original palace, which served as the royal governors' palace o...

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As the house is used frequently for Historical Society functions, the Attmore-Oliver House is not strictly a mu...

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A resident of New Bern for fifteen years; born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, about 1740, but came to North Carol...

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Asst. Superintendent Public Instruction, 1868-70; a founder Livingstone College, 1885; Bishop A.M.E. Zion Church; fou...

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New Bern played a strategic role in shaping history in the South during this turbulent time. This self-guided tour...

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Educated in Scotland at University of Glasgow; Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Richard Caswell during the Revolution, a...

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In America to be called and held in defiance of British orders met in this town, Aug. 25-27, 1774, with 71 delegates ...

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The Attmore-Oliver House (c.1790) is owned by the New Bern Historical Society and exhibits 18th and 19th century f...

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The walls on this site are erected over the brick and ballast stone foundation of the first house of worship of Colon...

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Established in 1772 during a visit to New Bern by Rev. Joseph Pilmoor. First known as Andrews Chapel and located Sout...

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Founded as Craven Parish in 1715, it is the third-oldest church in North Carolina. Visitors may walk the historic ...

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Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressmen, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks...

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Early American precedent for judicial review of legislation, was decided nearby, 1787, by Judges Samuel Ashe, Samuel ...

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During the Civil War, thousands of enslaved blacks freed themselves by escaping to Union lines. Craven County native ...

Tryon Palace Historic Sites