The North Carolina History lecture series continues this winter with the goal to engage the broader community and expand the understanding of, and engagement in, the fascinating history of New Bern, Craven County and state. This year, as our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, we are focused on the history surrounding our nation’s founding, and topics related to our colonial and revolutionary history. We are pleased to welcome three historians who will present each week, for three consecutive weeks.
The series is presented by the Lifetime Learning Center and Tryon Palace, in partnership with the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the daughters of the American Revolution and the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Sunday, February 15 - Brave Women: Their Revolutionary Stories
Learn about five North Carolina women who stood up during the Revolution.
Speaker: Amanda Brantley - Ms. Brantley is the former Site Manager at the House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site. and currently serves as the site manger for Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site. She plays an active role in bringing history to life through living history interpretation.