# Event Details - **Event Name**: Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Due to expected excessive heat and wanting the best experience for both visitors and participants, the date for Living History Day has been changed to October 3, 2026 from 8am to 4pm. Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Join us as uniformed re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park Saturday, October 3. It will be open to the public at no charge, from 8am to 4pm. Both Union and Confederate soldiers will be in camp. Visitors will be able to view several demonstrations and displays including a Civil War surgeon’s display, weapons display, and a cavalry demonstration, and artillery demonstration. The public is welcome to New Bern Battlefield Park at 300 Battlefield Trail on Saturday, October 3 th from 8am to 4pm. Activities will begin with 8:30am morning roll call and inspection followed at 9am by infantry drill. At 9:30am see an artillery demonstration. Afternoon activities will begin with a 1:30pm infantry drill. At 3pm you’ll see the trial of a deserter in the camp and at 3:30pm the artillery demonstration. Throughout the day, from 8am to 4pm you’ll find a weapons and gear demonstration, a civilian camp, and medical, blacksmith and cavalry displays. For information call the New Bern Historical Society at 252-638-8558. The New Bern Historical Society owns and maintains Battlefield Park. It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The mission of the New Bern Historical Society is to celebrate the history of New Bern and surrounding areas through events and education. Offices are located in the historic Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street in New Bern. For more information, call 252-638-8558 or go www.NewBernHistorical.org or www.facebook.com/NewBernHistoricalSociety. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bern/living-history-day-at-new-bern-battlefield-park/200030567158706 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 80 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: New Bern - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park - **lat**: 35.047835460245 - **long**: -77.015861255678 - **full address**: New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park, New Bern, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/56a11cc82202c37a9b1409cdfcc90599f2eaa8fa1114d86d084c2cfa97a3b317-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181818-gmir?v=1788240828 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park being held? - **A:** Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am at New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park, New Bern, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park? - **A:** Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park is organized by New Bern Historical Society. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at New Bern Historical Society's events? - **A:** Attendees have given New Bern Historical Society a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. New Bern Historical Society has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Living History Day at New Bern Battlefield Park is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Bern, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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