Preserving New Bern’s historic buildings takes more than protecting the downtown historic district. Historic homes, architecturally or culturally significant buildings throughout our community help tell the story of New Bern—and they need protection, too.
The New Bern Preservation Foundation works with property owners to protect these irreplaceable places through protective covenants, preservation easements, façade easements, and other preservation tools. We also help save threatened properties, support restoration efforts, and connect property owners with information and resources to guide their preservation decisions.
Explore our work and learn how you can help preserve New Bern’s architectural heritage.
Protect a Historic Property
Learn how protective covenants and preservation easements can help safeguard a property’s historic character for generations to come.
Our Preservation Projects
Explore historic homes and buildings the Foundation has helped preserve through covenants, easements, advocacy, and other preservation efforts.
Preservation Resources
Find information and helpful resources for owners of historic and architecturally significant properties.
Explore New Bern’s Historic District
Download pdf map or view interactive map to explore the boundaries and historic resources within New Bern’s designated historic district.
Preservation Isn’t Just Downtown
New Bern’s architectural heritage extends well beyond the boundaries of the historic district. Homes, churches, commercial buildings, and other structures throughout the city contribute to the character and history of our community. Many of these properties are not protected by local historic-district regulations, making voluntary preservation tools especially important.
Whether you own a centuries-old house, an early 20th-century residence, or another building with historic, cultural, or architectural significance, there may be ways to help ensure its character survives for future generations.
City of New Bern Local Historic Districts
