NEW BERN FIREMEN'S MUSEUM

NEW BERN, NC

The New Bern Firemen's Museum is a fascinating museum located in the charming city of New Bern, North Carolina. The museum is housed in a historic 1920s fire station, which adds to the overall uniqueness and charm of the museum. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history and heritage of firefighting in New Bern and the surrounding areas.

The museum features an impressive collection of firefighting equipment, vehicles, and artifacts dating back to the early 1800s. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collection of antique fire engines, pumps, and hoses, as well as a variety of firefighting tools and uniforms. The museum also houses an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to experience what it's like to be a firefighter, complete with firefighting gear and equipment.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. Children can participate in hands-on activities and learn about fire safety, while adults can attend lectures and seminars on the history of firefighting in New Bern.

Overall, the New Bern Firemen's Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of firefighting in North Carolina. With its impressive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits, the museum offers a unique and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

NEW BERN FIREMEN'S MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW BERN NC. US MID #8403700041

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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New Bern was founded in October 1710 by the Palatines and Swiss under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried. The new colonists named their settlement after Bern, the Swiss region from which many of the colonists and their patron had emigrated. The flag and arms of the American city are virtually identical to those of the Swiss canton. The English connection with Switzerland had been established by some Marian exiles who sought refuge in Protestant parts of Switzerland. There were also marriages between the House of Stuart and notable people in the history of Calvinism. The colonists later discovered they had started their settlement on the site of a former Tuscarora village named Chattoka. This caused conflicts with the Tuscaroras who were in the area.

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New Bern has four historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places; their numerous contributing buildings include residences, stores and churches dating back to the early eighteenth century. Within walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register. Also nearby are several bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants, banks, antiques stores and specialty shops. The historic districts contain many of the city's 2,000 crape myrtles—its official flower—and developed gardens. New Bern has two &quot;Local Historic Districts&quot;, a municipal zoning overlay that affords legal protection to the exteriors of New Bern's historic structures.&quot; - info from Wikipedia.

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Contact NEW BERN FIREMEN'S MUSEUM

telephone: 2526364087
website: http://www.newbernfiremuseum.com

NEW BERN FIREMEN'S MUSEUM
408 HANCOCK ST
NEW BERN
NC
28560

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MID #	8403700041
Name	NEW BERN FIREMEN'S MUSEUM
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
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LAT/LONG	35.109028, -77.040856
CODES	FIPS State Code: 37 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 960900 US Census Block: 1040