Plan Your Next Getaway to New Bern

Discover 300 years of history, a thriving art scene, music and more! There’s always something fun to discover in New Bern, NC.

Tryon Palace Civil War Weekend

WHEN: September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am – September 24, 2017 @ 5:00 pm America

WHERE: Tryon Palace - 529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28562

CONTACT: Tryon Palace - (252) 639-3500

The sights and sounds of the Civil War come to life during Tryon Palace Civil War Weekend. On the Tryon Palace grounds, visitors can interact with Civil War reenactors.

Visitors can watch artillery and regiment drills, learn about Civil War-era medical tools, and learn about the war’s impact on families. Also, discover New Bern’s Civil War history through exhibits inside the New Bern Academy Museum.

For more Civil War history, visitors can travel to the New Bern Battlefield Park, which is the site of the 1862 Battle of New Bern.

Lip Sync Battles!

WHEN: September 15, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

WHERE: LIVE! @ The City Laundry - 901 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28562

You do it in the shower, You do it in the car, You do it to your friends, Now it’s time to be a Star! Grab the mic and own the stage during our Lip Sync Battle. You’ve got the steps! You think you know the words! Step up and work your magic. You can do it on your own or bring your backups! Everyone is a star at Live! Sign up and choose your song at 9pm – show starts at 10pm. Winners will receive free stuff from the kitchen and the bar plus an entry into our Grand Lip Sync finals which will include costumes and props! Finalists will compete for cash prizes! Winners are decided by audience response so bring your fans!

For more information about New Bern events visit www.visitnewbern.com/events-calendar2