Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Celebrating the Families of New Bern, Craven County, and Eastern North Carolina

Learn about New Bern’s History: "Those Near and Far, from the Early Times to the Present":
Old Photo Party, this Saturday, July 24th, from Noon to 5pm at the New Bern Convention Center.

Ways to Participate in the August Events:
- A Stroll Down Memory Lane - Open House and Family History Fair Making a Family Photo Memory Board, Baking Cookies, Being a Greeter or Copy Assistant Exhibiting your Group or Organization, Donating a Door Prize to Promote Your Business.
- Blast Into the Past! Time Travel Into History Kids' Events Being a Time Traveler Kids' Assistant, Bringing Your Kids' Group.
- Reunion Luncheon and Program - Singing in the Heritage Choir, Being a Greeter, Copy Assistant or Usher/Usherette, attending the Luncheon & Program. Tickets are now available at locations throughout Eastern North Carolina as well as by mail.
(Advance Prepaid Reservations Required)

Associated links:
- Hotel Information
- Settlers Lists of Eastern North Carolina
- Heritage Park and Monument Project
- Bear Town Bears Calendar Project
- Family History Research Links

Please see the website for more details.

Our next planning meeting will be Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 2pm in the Craven Boardroom, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 South Front Street.

Everyone is welcome to attend the planning meetings and the events. Let us know of any questions, suggestions or ideas you may have.

Please let your family and friends know about the events. We look forward to seeing you as we gather together this August to honor, remember and celebrate all of the people who have a connection to New Bern, Craven County and Eastern North Carolina during this historic 300th Anniversary Year of the Founding of New Bern.

Submitted by: David French of "The Families of New Bern, Craven County, and Eastern North Carolina"

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