Unique Homes, Gardens, Music, Art, & More! May 2-3

Join the Historical Society on May 2 & 3 as they celebrate New Bern and showcase her enduring beauty with a very special Heritage Homes Tour encompassing two historic neighborhoods.

The 2025 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and DeGraffenried Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to cozy, and everything in between. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrate New Bern's amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches and you’ll enjoy a very special day.

New Bern Historical Society’s Executive Director, Anthony Giardino explains, “Our annual Homes Tour dates back to 1967, and we are proud to continue this tradition each year. Come see these beautiful homes and learn more about New Bern’s rich history – your support allows us to continue our great mission!”

In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll enjoy the melodies of 14 local musicians performing on porches. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights. You can find a map of all the sites and a list of all the musicians at https://newbernhistorical.org/homes-tour/ Tickets, good for both days, are available at www.NewBernHistorical.org/tickets, by calling 252-638-8558, or by visiting the New Bern Historical Society at 511 Broad St. in New Bern. Tickets are also available at Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street; Harris Teeter, 3565 MLK Blvd.; and Harris Teeter, Carolina Colours. Tickets are $20 for adults through May 1. Beginning May 2 adults are $23. Active-duty military and family members, students under 23, and Historical Society members are $16. Groups of more than 10 are also $16 each. -more-

Thanks go to Title Sponsor for the 2025 Heritage Homes Tour, the Neuse River Region Association of Realtors; Media Sponsors WCTI News Channel 12, Fox Eastern Carolina and Public Radio East; and all the many sponsors, volunteers, musicians and homeowners who make this event possible.

The mission of the New Bern Historical Society is to celebrate and promote New Bern and its heritage through events and education. Offices are located in the historic Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street in New Bern. For more information, call 252-638-8558 or go www.NewBernHistorical.org or www.facebook.com/NewBernHistoricalSociety.