Items

• Historic Field Hospital, 1862

  An 1862 photograph taken by William Garrison Reed showing an old house near the Kinston Bridge, used as a field hospital during the Civil War.
• Old Camp Ground, 1884

  A photograph taken by William Garrison Reed featuring two men stand in the historical camp ground of the 44th in New Bern, NC, with a horse-drawn cart in the background.
• Portrait of a 19th Century Woman

  A historical photograph taken Rufus Morgan depicting a woman seated in formal attire, taken in New Bern, NC. The image captures the fashion and poise of the era.
• Kinston Road, 1884

  A historical photograph taken by William Garrison Reed of a rural road from South West Creek to Kinston, North Carolina, capturing the natural landscape and a dirt road circa 1884.
• Cotton Harvesting in James City

  Historical photograph from James City, NC, showing workers picking cotton in expansive fields, capturing the essence of agricultural life in the late 19th century.
• Elder Craftsman of James City

  A historic photograph capturing an elder craftsman in James City, NC. His seasoned expression and workshop background reflect a life of skill and perseverance.
• Elders of James City

  A historic photograph depicting an elderly couple from James City, NC, standing confidently outside a wooden home, showcasing resilience and a glimpse of past lives.
• Rustic Cabin in James City

  Historical photo depicting a log cabin with a stone chimney in James City, New Bern, NC, showcasing late 19th-century rural American architecture.
• Oxen Cart Ride in Early 20th Century New Bern

  A historical photograph capturing a man on a simple oxen-drawn cart crossing the wooden George Street Trent River Bridge, showcasing everyday transportation methods circa 1900 in New Bern, North Carolina.
• Life in James City

  Historical photograph depicting residents of James City, NC, near a rustic wooden cabin, with a oxen-drawn cart and everyday activities, circa early 20th century.
• Dusk at James City Shoreline

  A serene historical photograph capturing a sunset over a beach in James City, NC, featuring silhouettes of scattered driftwood.
• Log Cabin Life in Early James City

  A historical snapshot depicting a family outside a traditional log cabin in James City, New Bern, NC, showcasing early 20th-century rural life.
• Norfolk & Southern Ferry, Early 1900s

  Historical photograph of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad transport ship in operation, carrying passengers across the river, captured in New Bern, NC.
• Gathering by the Waterside

  Historical photograph of a large crowd assembled by the river in New Bern, NC, observing a reenactment during the Bicentennial Celebration involving individuals in traditional attire, with boats nearby.
• Serene Creek in James City

  A historical black and white photograph capturing a tranquil creek flowing through a dense, wooded area in James City, New Bern, NC. Fallen trees and lush vegetation frame the water's path.
• Young Boy with Watermelon

  Historic photograph from New Bern, NC, depicting a young boy seated on a barrel, eating a watermelon slice. A glimpse into early 20th-century daily life.
• Mealtime in Historic New Bern

  A snapshot from James City, New Bern, NC, capturing a man seated on a barrel, enjoying a large slice of watermelon, circa early 20th century.
• Joyful Moments in James City

  A young boy in early 20th-century James City, NC, beams with joy while seated on a wooden barrel, holding a large slice of watermelon.
• Cotton Picking in Early 20th Century New Bern

  A historical photograph depicting a group of individuals, including children, harvesting cotton in a field near New Bern, North Carolina, capturing a moment of agricultural life.
• Life in Early 20th Century James City

  A historical photograph depicting a man with an ox-drawn cart, passing by a wooden structure under construction, in James City, North Carolina, circa early 1900s.
• Bicentennial Group Portrait, New Bern

  Historical group photo capturing participants in period attire, most likely celebrating the 1910 Bicentennial in New Bern, NC, adorned with American flags.
• Tryon Palace West Wing on George Street, New Bern

  A photograph capturing the Tryon Palace West Wing on George Street, New Bern, NC, with individuals in period attire passing by. Circa late 19th century.
• Trent River Railroad Bridge, 1994

  Historical photograph of the railroad bridge crossing the Trent River in New Bern, NC, showcasing its distinctive architecture and the serene river backdrop.
• Misty Morning on Pollock Street

  A serene, historical scene captures early morning on Pollock Street in New Bern, NC, featuring timeless architecture and a glimpse of daily life from a bygone era.
• Historic Pearce House, New Bern

  A photograph showcasing the Pearce House on Pollock Street in New Bern, NC, enveloped by mature trees and a classic picket fence.