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Give me somebody who thinks they don't like history, and I'll change their mind. It's drama. It's speculation. It's self preservation and survival. It's also emotional, passionate and risky; and layered in case studies on the human experience. When I research a primary source like this one, von Graffenried's account of the founding of New Bern, it's WILD what it exposes about human behavior. Like watching reality TV. In this paragraph, Graffenried is faced with a moment durin

You’ve entered into prime season for being out and about in New Bern. We are trading our heavily air-conditioned living rooms for coffee from street side cafe tables, wine on friend’s front porches, and dog walks that linger on the sidewalk as we catch up with neighbors we haven’t seen all summer. By Autumn’s equinox, New Bern has opened up all the windows and we are living our lives fully outside for the next two months. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, here are some

Conversations overheard in the Bear Feet Street Tours house… Me, sharing about the research I’ve been doing lately: “Did I tell you what I learned about John Witherspoon?” My husband: “That he’s the great great great great grandfather of Reese Witherspoon!?” No. I mean maybe? I haven’t looked that up but if anyone has any connections to THE “Laura Reese Witherspoon”(that’s her real name!) please inquire about this lineage and report back. I’m referring to John Knox Witherspoo

This lovely couple has the distinct honor of taking possibly the absolute hottest tour I think I’ve given this summer. You’re not gonna believe me but I swear this picture of them with Bernie the Bear is actually AFTER the walk, not before! Picture it: Friday before Labor Day.Blog 105 degree heat advisory during the day. We waited ‘till 6pm to start. They brought their shaded hats. I offered water. And 30 minutes later, wringing in sweat, you know what joined the party? Biti

You asked — it’s delivered. BEAR FEET STREET TOURS now offers gift cards! Who might enjoy the gift of a Bear Feet Street Tours experience, you ask? Grown kids in town for the holidays. This is a gift you can enjoy, together. New homeowners. Whether you’re a friendly neighbor, a real estate agent congratulating clients, or supporting a loved ones’ new move from afar, tour tickets are the ultimate “Welcome to New Bern” gift. Someone who has, well… everything! As your tour g

Thanks to a collaboration between the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, NSDAR and the New Bern Chapter, SAR along with the support of the City of New Bern downtown has welcomed the installation of two new bears at Patriot Square. Between the two America 250 bears stands a 3000 lb granite stone with a bronze plaque honoring the 71 signers of the 1774 New Bern Resolves. Funding for the $49,000.00 project has been obtained though sales of engraved bricks to private citizens, civic