Join the Newcomers Club of New Bern on Thursday, February 12, at 7 p.m. to learn more about the Underground Railroad of New Bern Coalition. The meeting will take place at 311 Middle St. in downtown New Bern.

Mickey Miller, former New Bern Historical Society executive director, and a panel featuring local representatives of the Underground Railroad of New Bern Coalition will present their work uncovering the local history of enslaved people's paths to freedom.

Anyone who has moved to the New Bern area in the past two years is welcome to attend the meeting to learn more about Newcomers. Members and guests are encouraged to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to have time to mingle.

For more information and to join Newcomers, visit https://newbernnewcomers.org.