Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour
Schedule
Thu, 20 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Location
New Bern Battlefield Site | New Bern, NC
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The New Bern Historical Society invites you to an exciting storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, March 20, 21 & 22, 6-9pm. New Bern Battlefield Park, site of the first Battle of New Bern, is host to this intriguing event. The tour takes you on a guided, lantern-lit walk through the wooded battlefield trails, where spirits of real characters from New Bern's past will share their very human and inspiring stories of courage and conviction. You will hear about the planning behind the surf-boat landing at Slocum Creek, a New Bern freed slave on a first name basis at the White House, and sisters rebelling in their own way against the Union occupation of New Bern. Just to list a few!
Guests will also walk through a full civil war encampment to learn about the day in the life of a soldier.
Historical Society Executive Director, Anthony Giardino is excited about this compelling storytelling event. “Take part in this important immersive event standing at the exact spot of the March 14th, 1862 Battle of New Bern. You’ll encounter our meticulously preserved Battlefield Park and hear gripping tales and history of the era delivered by our most talented local actors and reenactors.”
Pre-paid reservations are required with specific day & arrival time. Tickets are $15 for Historical Society adult members, students, and active-duty military; $18 adult non-members. Space is limited. Reservations are available beginning February 6th at www.NewBernHistorical.org/tickets . Not suitable for children under 7 or those with difficulty walking.
Not a battlefield tour or a program about the war, these are poignant human stories of the experiences of civilians, soldiers, formerly-enslaved persons, and others. These gripping narratives are largely based on letters, diaries, and contemporaneous accounts.
Plan about 90 minutes for the entire event, which includes time with the re-enactors after the guided tour.
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Where is it happening?
New Bern Battlefield Site, New Bern, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
