As part of our effort to visit towns and cities we have missed on our previous trips, we made the 25 mile detour off the ICW to New Bern, NC. The city is up the Neuse River and was originally settled in 1710 by German and Swiss colonists. They named it after Berne, the capital of Switzerland. Nearby is the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, the largest MCAS in the world. It was opened in 1941.
Photo: Clock Tower in New Bern, NC
The first church on the grounds of the now Christ Episcopal Church was built in 1715. In 1752, King George II gifted the parish with a bible printed in 1611. The spire of the church has dominated the New Bern skyline for over 150 years.
The original building foundation has been made into an outdoor altar with wooden pews.
Photo: Pam sitting outside of Christ Episcopal Church.
Photo: Spanish Moss on trees
Photo: Tryon Palace; restored government house and North Carolina's first capitol.
Photo: Whimsical art; John and "Jeremiah"
Photo: Pam in "The Getaway Car"
Photo: Who knew?! Pepsi Cola was invented here.
1 comment:
Pam and John, we love reading your blog. Did you see Chet and Dixie owners of Dixie a 42 Krogen who have a home up in New Bern and keep their boat at their own dock? New Bern looks like a winner! We'll have to visit it sometime. Keep on having fun! Trina and Joe
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