Firemen's Museum (New Bern 300) Traditional Cache
Firemen's Museum (New Bern 300)
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In 2010, the city of New Bern, the colonial capital of North Carolina, celebrated the 300th anniversary of its founding in 1710. This geocache is one of a series that highlight the 300-year history of New Bern. We promise a fun time for all who chose to seek out these caches, learn some of the history of our fair city, and discover why it is an interesting and pleasant city to visit or even to call home.
Established in 1955, the New Bern Firemen's Museum has as its mission to preserve the history of fire fighting in New Bern, which boasts the first chartered fire company in the state of North Carolina. The museum is located in the original 1928 station that housed the fire department for 72 years. The museum was formerly located in another building nearby, but the fire station itself has been substantially renovated to serve its proper function as the museum.
Visit the New Bern Firemen's Museum! You will encounter the history of the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company and the New Bern Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 (which later became the Button Company). Experience the Great Fire of 1922 which burned over 1,000 homes, and left much of the city in ruin. Learn about New Bern's famous fire horse “Fred” and bring the kids (or an entire class of children) for an educational and fun day of learning what to do if there's a fire. People of all ages will appreciate the city’s firefighting history and will enjoy the interactive exhibits.
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