New Bern, NC celebrates its 300th anniversary next year (2010). Originally settled by Palatines, Scots were not far behind and played a major role in establishing the town which became the capital of North Carolina until the Revolution. Among others was the grandfather of Jack Daniels!

New Bern is named after Berne, Switzerland and shares the same coat of arms. The tartan takes the red, yellow and black from the City Arms and adds blue and white from the Saltire to recognize the Scots influence.



The tartan was adopted as a district tartan by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City on April 28, 2009 and will be the tartan of the City of New Bern Fire Department Pipes and Drums which is currently forming. It is registered with the new Scottish Register of Tartans.

http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar...aspx?ref=10034

Brian


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