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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.
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.
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.
Located about 30 minutes from New Bern, this home is available for viewing on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Contact (252) 224-1803 for more information. Website. New Bern Battlefield Park 300 Battlefield Trail, New Bern, NC 28560
New Bern Academy • Friday, Saturday & select Sundays: 12:30 – 4:30 PM. North Carolina History Center: Admission ticket required. Some exhibits, including the Pepsi Family Center, remain closed for your safety. Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sundays – Noon – 5 PM ; Tryon Palace Museum Store: Admission ticket is not required to visit ...
Tryon Palace was colonial North Carolina’s first official center of government. Soon after Royal Governor William Tryon was commissioned as governor of North Carolina in 1765, he determined that an established centrally located capitol in New Bern, strategically positioned between Charleston and Williamsburg, would be vital to the colony’s ...
May 23, 2012 · Guided tours, live re-enactments and conversations with costumed interpreters from centuries past bring history to life in vivid detail at the Governor’s Palace, Gardens and Historic Homes. And, at the new high-tech North Carolina History Center, interactive games and hands-on exhibits delight visitors young and old.
