Tryon Palace
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Historical Places, Historical Monuments, Museums
529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28562
800-767-1560
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Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Colonial Governors ruled, legislators debated, patriots gathered and George Washington danced. At Tryon Palace, where British rule once flourished, American independence took root and the state of North Carolina was born. Here you can still experience the adventure of North Carolina’s earliest beginnings and a living history like no other. 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. Whether you’re exploring one of our riverside gardens or sharpening your skills as a quilter, printer, ship’s captain or blacksmith, there are endless opportunities for making cherished family memories at Tryon Palace.Colonial Governors ruled, legislators debated, patriots gathered and George Washington danced. At Tryon Palace, where British rule once flourished, American independence took root and the state of North Carolina was born. Here you can still experience the adventure of North Carolina’s earliest beginnings and a living history like no other. 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. Whether you’re exploring one of our riverside gardens or sharpening your skills as a quilter, printer, ship’s captain or blacksmith, there are endless opportunities for making cherished family memories at Tryon Palace.
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- Regular Hours
Mon - Sat: Sun: New Year's Day2024/01/01 Closed Thanksgiving Day2024/11/28 Closed Christmas Day2024/12/25 Closed - Categories
- Historical Places, Historical Monuments, Museums, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions
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- Neighborhoods
- Downtown New Bern, New Bern Riverfront
- Amenities
- Garden: Monday through Saturday - 9a to 6p; Sundays - 12p to 6p, Tryon Palace Museum Store: Monday through Saturday - 9a to 5p; Sunday 1p to 5p, Lawson's Landing - A Riverwalk Cafe: Monday through Saturday - 8a to 4p, Sunday - 10a to 3p, Aperitivo at Lawson's Landing: Wednesday through Saturday - 5p to 11p.
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Tryon Palace Commission
Tryon Palace Foundation, Inc.
North Carolina History Center - Tryon Palace
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Parking: Street, Lot, Private
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Attire: Casual
Good for Kids: Yes
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