In the celebration of New Bern's 300 th Anniversary, the city had 50 "bears" hand painted by local artists and placed around town. This bear is called BEARon de Graffenried...founder of New Bern. He came to "America" in 1710 and "claimed" this town, naming it after his home town, Bern Switzerland. Bern means Bear....enjoy....
Freedom Bear
Bear E. Essentials
This Bear is out front of the ABC liquor store!
Sailor Bear
Flag Bearer...... out front of City Hall
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