The stories of Craven County, NC
7 narrated audio stories from across Craven County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Craven County
When New Bern Held North Carolina’s Nerve Center
A river town where royal power and revolution faced off.
Craven County
Where Bern Met the Carolina Tide
How a Swiss-led colony gave North Carolina an unusually European beginning.
Tryon Palace
A Palace of Power, Ashes, and Return
How North Carolina’s first capitol rose, burned, and came back.
Tryon Palace
When the Palace Lost the Governor
A royal showpiece becomes a Revolutionary turning point in New Bern.
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When Downtown New Bern Turns Into a Soundtrack
A fall festival that fills New Bern’s streets with music, food, and shared ritual.
Christ Episcopal Church
A Gothic Surprise in Downtown New Bern
How a medieval-looking church reshaped the feel of a coastal Southern streetscape.
Downtown New Bern
When Downtown New Bern Turns Into a Music Room
A weekend festival that makes downtown feel larger than its map.
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