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Visitor tip
Engage with the knowledgeable volunteer docents on-site for first-hand historical expertise about the school, local architecture, and preservation efforts — they significantly enhance the educational experience beyond the self-guided exhibits
Visitor tip
Plan a group visit of 10 or more people and call 252-639-3524 in advance to schedule a guided tour, which can provide a more structured and immersive historical experience
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- 1809 Federal style building in historic New Bern
- Main Exhibits
- Civil War history, New Bern architecture, education history
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Weekdays 10:30am-4:30pm, Weekends 12:30pm-4:30pm
What visitors say
What a wonderful place and staff! They really go the extra mile to give you first hand history and knowledge, and the exhibits are well laid out and displayed. I really enjoyed my experience, and talking with the staff! And it was free!
Great museum and it being open to the public for free is awesome! Best museum in town. The person working there was so informative and a volunteer. Great experience and great people. Donation box is available
Great stop if you're a history buff! The volunteer docent was extremely knowledgeable of the school, local history, architecture, and the extraordinary preservation efforts accomplished in New Bern. That's what made this stop a treat.…
From 13 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features a model Lancasterian schoolroom, a rare interactive exhibit demonstrating an 19th-century educational method where advanced students taught younger ones
- Offers free admission to all visitors, with volunteer docents providing personalized historical knowledge and guided experiences
- Houses exhibits on Civil War military occupation and sketches, documenting the local impact of the Civil War on New Bern
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