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28094
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The Christ Church was established in New Bern in 1750. Newspapers and written accounts of soldiers tell the history of Christ Church during the Civil War. Despite a devastating fire, conflict, and different philosophies, Christ Church provided uninterrupted service to both northern and southern attendees.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 2004,
p3-20, il, bibl
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36127
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Among New Bern’s founding fathers were Baron Christopher deGraffenried, also known as Baron Christopher von Graffenried. His prominent place in the town’s history could be justified by founding the regarded center of the town and its Colonial life: a church. Though not be regarded the center any longer, the church still held an important place. That may be defined by its tombstones’ names, reflected in contemporary families, and mirrored in its architecture, a timely reflection.
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36147
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This article was written in response to incorrect information contained in Frederick Sloatman’s “Streets and Roads of New Bern Linking Us with the Past,” published in the Spring 1993 edition. One of Sloatman’s corrections was in reference to New Bern’s involvement in the Revolutionary War. The second correction was an omitted paragraph. It referenced names of streets on the Price-Fitch map included in the previous article.
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36155
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This entry offered three corrections for the May 1998 issue. One was a missing paragraph from Richard Lore’s “The New Bern Historical Society: The First Seventy-five Years.” The second was two lines omitted from Mary Baker’s “John R. Taylor.” The third was the improper copying of an illustration on page five.
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27917
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Dancing played a significant role in New Bern social activities during the late eighteenth-century. Dancing assemblies and balls were commonplace events during the winter seasons, and dancing schools were held by various itinerant dancing masters during the last two decades of the century.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 5 Issue 2, Nov 1992,
p3-15, bibl
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28076
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An unusual duel occurred during the third battle of New Bern. During the evening of February 2, 1864, the Confederate band and the Union band engaged in a musical serenade and sparring of their own.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 16 Issue 1, May 2003,
p43-44, bibl
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28026
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The St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing operated in New Bern, North Carolina from 1915 until the mid-1930s. St. Luke’s typified the American training school during that time, however, its high standard of education was exceptional. Graduates were able to adapt and succeed as the nursing profession moved into the modern era.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 13 Issue 2, Nov 2000,
p3-11, bibl
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5813
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One of the first independent African American churches in New Bern was present-day Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, which was organized on November 24, 1878. Brigham discusses the history of the church.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 14 Issue 1, May 2001,
p34-39, il, bibl
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36135
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This former soldier’s letters bear a close resemblance of the truth about life in combat. Expected details included troop movements and the Union army’s advantages. The unexpected was his surprise that the war continued, given the rules implemented by the times: short term enlistments, officers’ elections by their troops, and recruitment provisions such as apples and cigars.
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28074
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The Bright House in New Bern was built by James and Mary Bright, who occupied the house until about 1800. Over the years, the house has been sold and relocated numerous times in New Bern. The Bright House is now restored and located on Craven Street.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 16 Issue 1, May 2003,
p31-37, il, bibl
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3291
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Although Baptists were in New Bern in the 1730s, it was not until 1811 that a church was constructed. In 1848, a larger church was built on Middle Street. Renamed First Baptist Church in 1896, the church marked 150 years in 1988.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 4 Issue 1, May 1991,
p25-31, il, bibl
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4067
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The First Baptist Missionary Church organized in 1869 as Cedar Grove Baptist Church, then called First Baptist Church, and finally First Baptist Missionary Church in the 1980s, the church had several sites before building on its present one in 1906. It has had strong pastors through the years and a dedicated congregation. Currently the church is in need of renovation, and the members meet in a sister white Baptist church. In 1998, the 1906 building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Nov 1998,
p13-20, il, bibl
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3239
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The oldest church building in New Bern is First Presbyterian Church on New Street. The church was designed and built by Uriah Sandy. The cornerstone was laid on June 9, 1819.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Nov 1990,
p22-29, il, bibl
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28075
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First Presbyterian Church of New Bern provided a home away from home for servicemen during World War Two. Sazie Marriner was the woman chosen as hostess to oversee the center.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 16 Issue 1, May 2003,
p38-42, il, bibl
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39472
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An endeavor undertaken by a sixth grade class at Epiphany School, its yield was the preservation of the Bryan-Fordham Cemetery. Included were a description of their preservation activities, individuals discovered in the cemetery; research sources, such as a local public library; their dream that the cemetery will be included on the New Bern Tour of Cemeteries. Included also were a gravestone identification table, map showing a layout of the graves in Bryan-Fordham Cemetery, and photo of this sixth grade class.
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