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Tryon Palace was originally built between 1767 and 1770 as the first permanent capitol of the Colony of North Carolina and a home for the Royal Governor and his family. Governor William Tryon had brought John Hawks, an English architect, with him when he came to North Carolina in 1764.
Tryon Palace, also called the Governor's House and the Governor's Palace, is a two-story building located in the eastern part of New Bern, North Carolina. The building is a faithful reconstruction of the original 1770 residence built by architect John Hawks .
Plan Your Visit. Tickets and Tours. Tryon Palace offers a ONE DAY PASS with Palace Tour, as well as GARDENS, or GALLERIES & GARDENS PASSES, every day of the week. In addition to the daily passes, there are specialized weekly and seasonal tours, lectures and special events throughout the year.
Tryon Palace. North Carolina’s First Capitol. Royal Governor William Tryon and his family brought architect John Hawks from London to design and build the Georgian-style structure. Completed in 1770, Tryon Palace served as the first permanent capitol of North Carolina and was home to Governor Tryon and his family.
Visit. At Tryon Palace, you can participate in a living history experience like no other – one that uniquely blends cutting-edge technology with the events, stories and people of centuries past. Participate in guided tours, living history demonstrations, and conversations with costumed interpreters that bring history to life in vivid detail ...
Whether you want to learn more about Tryon Palace with a tour, or explore our beautiful gardens surrounding the Governor’s Palace, visit our historic homes, or discover a special exhibit in the North Carolina History Center, Tryon Palace has an experience for you.
