New Bern, North Carolina
NEW BERN, THE SECOND OLDEST town in North Carolina, produced the state’s first printing press, first book, first state public school and first newspaper-and it was the first state capital. New Bern is home to numerous museums and historical sites, and one of the most popular is the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. Te former home of Royal Governor William Tryon has been fully re- stored to its 18th-century Georgian splendor and is furnished with an impressive collection of antiques and art. Te manor’s grounds contain some of the state’s most beautiful horticultural exhibits, ranging from traditional English gardens to wil- derness garden areas. Not far from Tryon’s historical
home is New Bern’s Riverfront Con- vention Center, a 45,000-square-foot facility that can accommodate groups of up to 1,350 people and serve
banquets for more than 1,000. It also houses New Bern’s Visitors Center. If the convention center is the
jewel of New Bern, then its center- piece is 13 Flags Over New Bern.
“In addition to being North Carolina’s first state capital, New Bern is also the proud birthplace of Pepsi-Cola.”
Located downtown, this arrange- ment of flags was created in 1973 and contains the American flag, along with the official state and town flags, in the center of a ring of 13 historical flags dating back as far as pre-Revolutionary War days. In addition to being North Caro- lina’s first state capital, New Bern is
also the proud birthplace of Pepsi- Cola. Caleb Bradham invented the popular soft drink in 1898 in his pharmacy, calling his creation “Brad’s Drink” before patenting it as Pepsi-Cola. Te pharmacy is still in its original location. New Bern is more than just a
history lover’s paradise. For example, the New Bern Civic Teatre presents dramas, comedies and musicals year- round. Since opening in 1911, this cultural gem has played an active role in the development of the area’s entertainment and culture. Te theatre has undergone numerous renovations to accommodate new trends in the industry. With all this to offer, plus na- tionally syndicated boat races and dozens of public and private golf courses, it’s easy to see why people are flocking to New Bern and why it has been officially designated an All-American City.
At A Glance Population:
Average Temp: Average Age:
28,988 62 F 39
Nearest Hospital: Craven Regional Medical Center
Nearest Major Airport: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
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