New Bern

The second oldest town in the state, New Bern possesses a unique history in the Tar Heel experience, serving as a primary colonial port along the Neuse River and a center for early North Carolina political and cultural activity. Because of its prominence as a commercial hub and its central location in Eastern North Carolina, New Bern became the colony‚’s first capital under the guidance of Royal Governor William Tryon and thus, proved an important player in the American Revolution. After th...