So many stories to be told....
Historic New Bern’s “Great Fire of 1922”, was a devastating event in the cities’ past. Nearly ninety years later, present-day New Bern is a thriving, vibrant city. But the “Great Fire” isn’t forgotten... It’s time for the human stories...
- The Great Fire of 1922, a poem written by Emma Poole Sawyer [CLICK HERE FOR POEM]
- Ms. Dorcas E. Carter: Great Fire of ’22, feature story from Raleigh News & Observer 1-14-2001. [CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE].
- Other articles and stories about the Great Fire of 1922 to be added. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE]
- More stories will be added, as the project grows. We are still in the research phase. Please check back often. Thank you!
