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Join the celebration of the Historical Society’s 100th Anniversary with an exciting 2023 Heritage Homes Tour. The self-guided tour includes very special homes in the Downtown and Riverside Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, from 19th century to restorations in progress.

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These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrates New Bern’s amazing history.  Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, artists, historical churches, and a 1920s-themed garden party to the mix for an unforgettable tour!

Heritage Homes Tour May 12 – 13, 2023 10 am to 4 pm Downtown New Bern & Riverside Historic Districts

Click here for online map of tour sites

Ticket prices: — General public advance price – $20 — Historical Society members – $16 — Active duty military & family – $16 — Students to age 23 – $16 — Groups of 10 or more – $16 ea (call office to purchase) NC sales tax will be added

Don’t wait – on May 12, general public ticket price goes up to $23!

Buy tickets online here, by phone at 252.638.8558, or at the Historical Society Office at 511 Broad Street, New Bern. Paper tickets (which include map) are required and can be picked up at the Historical Society in advance or during event.

Tickets also available at these outlets: — Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street — Harris Teeter, 3565 MLK Blvd. — Harris Teeter, Carolina Colours

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Heritage Homes Tour spans two historic neighborhoods

William Blades House in historic downtown New Bern

Join the Historical Society as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary and showcase New Bern’s enduring beauty with a very special 2023 Heritage Homes Tour, on May 12 & 13. This beloved annual event is only possible with the loyal support of title sponsor Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS.

The self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Riverside Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, from 19th century to restorations in progress. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrate New Bern’s amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches, and a very special 1920s-themed garden party to the mix for an unforgettable tour!

New Bern Historical Society’s Executive Director, Mickey Miller explains, “This year’s tour is a feast for the senses! It highlights New Bern’s wonderful diversity of architecture, with exciting homes including a converted chapel, charming bungalows, and the grand Blades House.”

In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll be fascinated by working artists, notably the Plein Air group, and musicians performing on porches. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights.

Tickets, good for both days, are available at NewBernHistorical.org/tickets , by calling 252-638-8558, or by visiting the New Bern Historical Society at 511 Broad St. in New Bern. Beginning April 10, tickets are also available at Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street; Harris Teeter, 3565 MLK Blvd.; and Harris Teeter, Carolina Colours. Tickets are $20 for adults through May 11. Beginning May 12 adults are $23. Active-duty military and family members, students under 23, and Historical Society members are $16. Groups of more than 10 are also $16 each.

The mission of the New Bern Historical Society is to celebrate and promote New Bern and its education. Offices are located in the historic Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street in New Bern. For more information, call 252-638-8558 or go to NewBernHistorical.org .

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Heritage Home Tour

New Bern’s history is a remarkable story of strength and resilience. Neither hurricanes nor pandemics can erase that history! Join us as we celebrate the endurance of New Bern’s beauty and charm as the Heritage Homes Tour returns. The self-guided tour includes very special homes in the downtown and Riverside Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, from 19th century to brand spanking new. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrates New Bern's amazing history. Add artists, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches, and a very special garden party to the mix for an unforgettable tour! Be part of the fun!

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May 3, 2024 10:00 am - May 4, 2024 5:00 pm

511 Broad Street New Bern, NC 28560

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May 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

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May 12-13 • New Bern

Join the Historical Society as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary and showcase New Bern’s enduring beauty with a very special 2023 Heritage Homes Tour.

The 2023 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Riverside Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, from 19th century to restorations in progress. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrate New Bern’s amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches, and a very special 1920s themed garden party to the mix for an unforgettable tour.

New Bern Historical Society’s Executive Director, Mickey Miller explains, “This year’s tour is a feast for the senses! It highlights New Bern’s wonderful diversity of architecture, with exciting homes including a converted chapel, charming bungalows, and the grand Blades House.”

In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll be fascinated by working artists, notably the Plein Air group, and musicians performing on porches. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights.

Tickets are $20 for adults through May 11. Beginning May 12 adults are $23. Active-duty military and family members, students under 23, and Historical Society members are $16. Groups of more than 10 are also $16 each.   Tickets, good for both days.

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Discovering Tryon Palace: Holiday Home Tours

December 15, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am.

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Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Director of Facilities and Gardens and Lead Holiday Decorator, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in the last 300 years and talking about the special items used in the decorations.

Space is limited on each tour and flash photography is prohibited. Tours may involve walking and climbing stairs. Tickets do not include additional interior tours but do include access to the Tryon Palace Gardens.

Tickets must be purchased before 10:30 AM on day of tour. Ticketholders, please meet at the Waystation at 10:30 AM for the beginning of the tour.

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