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3211
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To prevent smuggling and protect revenue, Congress in 1790 authorized ten revenue cutters, one of which, the DILIGENCE, was commissioned at New Bern in February, 1792. George Washington named William Cooke, of Wilmington, captain.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1990,
p9-16, il, bibl
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3216
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Since 1769, when two-thirds of the town was destroyed, New Bern has been visited by hurricanes, including one in 1815 that brought ten feet of water and one in 1913 that destroyed the Neuse River Bridge. Ione in 1955 brought winds of 100 mph.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 2 Issue 2, Nov 1989,
p11-15, il, bibl
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3316
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The worst fire in New Bern's history occurred on December 1, 1922. A fire that broke out in a private residence spread, destroying 35 to 40 blocks and 600 buildings. Three thousand people were homeless, and costs were in the millions.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Apr 1989,
p3-7, il, bibl
Record #:
27891
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During World War II, the construction of an air station at Cherry Point was instrumental in transforming New Bern from a military living space into a nourishing community. New Bern became “Your Liberty Town”, profiled in a 1943 North Carolina guide book as a relaxing home away from home.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 4 Issue 2, Nov 1991,
p14-20, bibl
Record #:
27900
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The Athens Theatre opened in New Bern in 1911 to accommodate traveling theater troupes, live local productions, concerts and silent movies. After several decades, the theatre entered a serious state of deterioration and closed in 1979. Recent efforts are attempting to repair and restore the theatre to working conditions.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 5 Issue 1, May 1992,
p20-28, il, bibl
Record #:
28012
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The first tour of historic homes in New Bern was held in 1946. Since then, the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation have continued to improve the tour by extending it to magnificent gardens, newly renovated homes and buildings, and unique attractions.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 10 Issue 1, May 1997,
p19-29, il
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Record #:
36124
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Expected was the 1910 celebration: it was the bicentennial of New Bern’s founding. As for one not expected, the author explained its coming from the “tenor of the times.” It, hosted by the newly created historical society, had a guest list including descendants of Baron Christopher de Graffenried and Colonial homes open to visitors. Another aspect remembrance worthy was the first contribution to Tryon Palace’s 1950s restoration, a surplus from funds for the 1929 event.
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Craven County--History; Tryon Palace (New Bern); Tryon Palace (New Bern)--History; New Bern Historical Society; Graffenried, Christoph von, Baron, 1661-1743; Gardner, O. Max (Oliver Maxwell), 1882-1947; Stanly, John Wright, 1742-1789; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Edenton Tea Party (1774); Reynolds family