The new year brings around a landmark year in Tryon Palace’s history – the 250th birthday of Royal Governor William Tryon opening his “Palace” as the seat of North Carolina’s colonial government. To mark the occasion, we’re excited to bring you a year of exciting programming that will educate, entertain, and involve you in New Bern and North Carolina’s past, present, and future. We have some old favorites, new interpretations, and unique celebrations coming your way in 2020, so keep an eye on our calendar at www.tryonpalace.org or on our Facebook page. Some programs to watch for include:
Our lecture series, including First Friday Lectures, African American Lectures, and our Garden Lectures, sponsored by Mitchell’s Hardware.
Jan 31 – WinterFeast: Oysters, Brews, and Comfort Foods
February 8 – Community Appreciation Day
March 7 & August 29 – Recipe Resurrection
March 28 – Colonial Market Day
April 3-5 – Spring Heritage Plant Sale and Garden Lovers’ Weekend
July 4 – The Glorious Fourth at Tryon Palace
July 25 – Multicultural Fair
August 8 – 250th Birthday Costume Ball
August 22 – Live & Local: Tryon Palace Beer Festival
September 5 – Stanly-Spaight Duel at the New Bern Academy
September 26 – 27 – Lanterns on the Lawn: A Family Campout
October 9 – 11 – Fall Heritage Plant Sale and Garden Lovers’ Weekend
October 24 – All Hallows’ Eve
December 12 & 19 – Candlelight Christmas Celebration
See you in 2020!
Regina A. Ochoa, Director of Public Affairs, Tryon Palace
Tryon Palace • 529 South Front Street • New Bern, NC 28562 • 252-639-3500 • www.tryonpalace.org