Name: Kevin Duffus - The Lost Light
Start: 2025-12-14T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Orringer Auditorium

The Lost Light-Adventure, Mystery, History
New Bern Historical Society Hosts Author, Historian Kevin Duffus
NEW BERN, NC, Crafted in France, admired by millions at a New York world’s fair, stolen from its lighthouse, buried during the Civil War, recaptured, returned and repaired at Paris, stolen again, and exhibited again: America’s most historic, most traveled, yet most disrespected lighthouse Fresnel lens has a story like no other. Join the New Bern Historical Society as they host author, Kevin Duffus at 2pm on Sunday, December 14 at Orringer Auditorium at Craven Community College. He’ll unravel the mystery of what happened to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Fresnel Lens.
It was cutting edge technology when it was crafted in France and exhibited at New York’s Crystal Palace in 1853. Fully assembled, it stood 12 feet tall and weighed 6,000 pounds. How was it lost, found, and moved so often? Kevin Duffus will present the full story.
This special presentation is part of the New Bern Historical Society’s ongoing series of lectures. Cost is $12 for members, active-duty military, and students; $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are strongly suggested. Reservations at www.NewBernHistorical.org or at the new Bern Historical Society Office at 511 Broad St. or by calling 252-638-8558.