We hope you were able to join us for Preservation Month.
All events were free and open to the public.

Saturday, May 2nd, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
View Preservation in Progress
314 Avenue B, Ca. 1920 - Sadler Rental Cottage
Riverside Historic District

This quaint bungalow was one of a dozen rental houses built for mill
workers by the Sadler family when New Bern’s lumber industry was
booming. The house had fallen into disrepair and a permit was issued
for the house to be demolished subject to a 365 day delay imposed by
the city. The purpose of the delay under the law is to work with the
owner to find an alternative to demolition. After several months of
negotiations, the Foundation purchased the property. Not only did the
Foundation save the property from being demolished but it preserved
it on its original site, thus preserving the character of this historic
neighborhood. The Foundation placed preservation covenants on the
property before selling it. Preservation covenants placed on historic
structures is a top priority for the Foundation.
The new owners, John and Debbie Audilet, will fully rehabilitate the
home while preserving its distinctive architectural features.

501 Craven Street, Ca. 1841-1845
The Dr. Edward F. Smallwood House,
Downtown Historic District

The Dr. Smallwood House was built by Eli Smallwood (524 East
Front Street) for his son, Dr. Edward F. Smallwood. It is a cousin to
the Federal period homes in form with fine Greek Revival period
woodwork. It has one of finest cherry staircase of the period. During
the Civil War it was the headquarters for Foster General Hospital, a
Union hospital named for Gen. John G. Foster of New Hampshire. In
recent years the property showed signs of deferred maintenance. It
was in need of tender, loving care and restoration. A few years ago it
fell into foreclosure.
John and Cheryl Young, experienced preservationists, bought the
home in 2008 and have begun restoration work. They plan to make it
their primary residence.

Historic Preservation - the ultimate recycling

Saturday, May 2nd - 8:00AM until 2:00 PM

506 Cypress Street
NBPF Architectural Salvage Sale
Great buys on historic architectural elements doors, windows, newel
posts, fluted columns, sinks, ceramic knobs, box locks and more. 10%
discount on purchases of $ 50 or more.

Sunday, May 3rd, 2:00-3:00 PM
Tryon Palace Auditorium
Presentation on Somerset Place

This State Historic Site offers a comprehensive and realistic
view of 19th century life on a large North Carolina plantation.
New Bern’s Sarah Risty, assistant director at Somerset Place, will
present an informative program on the history of the site and the
Collins family, along with the State’s plans for restoring the Collins’
family home. Somerset Place is located in Creswell, NC in
Washington County. Learn more about Somerset Place and enjoy the
Palace gardens free of charge on this day.

Thursday, May 7th, 7:00 PM
Tryon Palace Auditorium
Presentation of “Moving Midway”, an award winning
documentary film by Godfrey Cheshire

“When New York film critic Godfrey Cheshire returns home to North
Carolina in early 2004 and hears that his cousin Charlie Silver plans
to uproot and move the buildings of Midway Plantation, their family’s
ancestral home, an extraordinary, emotional journey begins. “ - from
www.movingmidway.com Through the production of this film,
Midway Plantation became a site “for understanding and
reconciliation, a meeting place of past and present, black and white.”
This is a must see film, full of history and humor.

Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 PM
New Bern Public Library, 400 Johnson Street
New Bern’s Union Station, Ca. 1910

A look at the history of Union Station and the possibilities for
restoring this New Bern landmark, presented by Dallas Blackiston,
President of the New Bern Preservation Foundation. The restoration
of the train station on its original site has been the goal of many for
decades. Will it become a reality?
Join us for this informative program sponsored by the New Bern
Historical Society.
The New Bern Preservation Foundation is a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to preserve
historic architecture in the New Bern area. We are
located at 510-B Pollock St., New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-6448

Celebrate  Preservation Month.

For more information or tickets:
New Bern Historical Society - 252-638-8558 – www.newbernhistorical.org
New Bern Preservation Foundation-252-633-6448 – www.newbernpf.org