NC History Series: How North Carolina Counties Got Their Names

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC-05:00

529 S Front St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28562 | New Bern

Tryon Palace
Publisher/HostTryon Palace
NC History Series: How North Carolina Counties Got Their Names
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From Alamance and Iredell to Transylvania and Yancy, all 100 counties in North Carolina were named for someone. Join us and find out who!
Speaker: Andrew Duppstadt
Mr. Duppstadt is the assistant curator of education for the North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites. He also serves as an adjunct history instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College and Craven Community College.
The North Carolina History Series
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 North Carolina. 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.
Ticket purchase required to attend.
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