Long-time New Bern photojournalist and Ghost Walk actor Bill Hand says it took him ... Hand says Malinda Blalock is one of only two women known to have fought in the Civil War from North Carolina.

Discover the hidden gem of New Bern, North Carolina, a town where history meets breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. Posted 5/17/2025, 4:33:11 AM Updated 5/17/2025, 4:34:06 AM ...

New Bern was a key stop for those fleeing enslavement in the underground railroad; Civil War battles were also fought in the town, and homes that are nearly 200 years old still stand in the area.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Washington native James Smallwood had had the old musket of another era for several years, as it had been passed down through his family. He knew that it had ...

McElreath works for the North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation and Reconstruction. The new museum — planned to open in about two years — is working with the state to ...