Items

• Historic Field Hospital in the Civil War, 1862

  An 1884 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 campground of the 44th Mass in New Bern, NC, with a horse-drawn cart in the background.
• Portrait of a late19th Century Woman

  A historical photograph taken by 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 Steamship, Early 1900s

  Historical photograph of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad transport ship in operation, carrying passengers up & down the Neuse River, captured in New Bern, NC.
• Bicentennial Celebration in New Bern, 1910

  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.
• Man enjoying watermelon in New Bern area

  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, 1888

  Historical late 19th century 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. The Jones House is on the corner of Eden & Pollock Streets.
• 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.