National Gift Basket Award Winner - 'Give it Light' - New Bern Basket Fun Facts about New Bern: Founded in 1710, New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina. The Swiss and German settlement of New Bern was named in honor of the founders home, Bern, Switzerland. When Bern, Switzerland was founded, it… Continue reading Customized Gifting basket for New Bern, NC