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Museums
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Bern's rich history—from our nation's beginnings as
a British colony to the Civil War—is preserved in the
many historical sites and museums located around town. The
New Bern Civil War Museum, located at the corner of Pollock
and Metcalf Streets, houses an extensive collection of Civil
War weapons and uniforms, both Union and Confederate. Their
award-winning displays have been named "Best of Show"
at exhibitions year after year.
The Firemen's Museum has restored equipment and displays honoring
more than two centuries of firefighters. The Fireman's Museum
houses steam pumpers and an extensive collection of early
fire-fighting equipment along with rare photographs, Civil
War relics, and even the mounted head of a faithful old fire-horse
named Fred, who died while answering an alarm.
The New Bern Academy was the first school in North Carolina
to be established by law when the legislative assembly incorporated
the school here in 1766. The Academy is also one of the oldest
secondary schools in the United States. The original building
was destroyed by fire in 1795 but was rebuilt circa 1806 and
remains the oldest chartered school in the state. The Academy
building has played an important role throughout the history
of New Bern and is now a museum that houses artifacts that
focus on education, architecture, and the Civil War.
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