Discover standout plants that add personality to your garden without breaking the bank at our first 2025 Garden Lecture. Presented by Tryon Palace Garden staff, Hadley Cheris and Mike Spafford, the lecture will highlight rare and unique selections available at the Spring Plant Sale, offering tips on how to incorporate these affordable treasures into your […]
Step back in time and dance like George and Martha Washington at our enchanting 18th Century Dance Workshop! Led by seasoned Candlelight Dancers, you’ll be guided through elegant moves reminiscent of those gracing the halls of the Palace during our annual Christmas celebrations. Discover the magic of centuries-old dances, including those cherished by George and […]
Come learn about some of the many military groups that have evolved throughout history. Several military reenactment units from Tryon Palace and across the state will be onsite representing military history from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War. Tryon Palace USCT 35th will reenact, play music, and tell the stories of the men in […]
Willa Brigham will delve into the centuries, exploring the creativity, aspirations, ingenuity, and resilience of African American artists. She will shed light on the rich and valuable artistic heritage of the African American community that has not received the recognition it deserves throughout history. This presentation will take you on an entertaining and informative journey […]
Craven Community College’s Lifetime Learning presents Celebrating 250 years of Independence. 2026 will mark the United States’ semi-quincentennial. A variety of organizations will share their plans to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary. Learn how you can get involved.
Indulge in a generous serving of succulent, steaming oysters paired with freshly roasted pig, and a delectable array of savory sides such as mac ‘n cheese, shrimp and grits, chowder, cobbler, and more. This highly anticipated fundraising gathering is not just about the traditional southern food; it’s a moment to cherish. Tickets: $90 VIP, $60 […]
Delve into the world of horticulture with “These are a Few of our Favorite Things: A Spring Plant Sale Sneak Peek,” featuring insights from Hadley Cheris and Mike Spafford, members of the Tryon Palace Garden Staff. During this engaging session, discover the staff’s favorite plants and gain valuable insights into why, where, and how to […]
=September 21 • 7-8:30pm NC History Center • 529 S. Front St. Instrumentalist, Robert “Dick” Knight, aka, “The Captain,” is known as one of eastern North Carolina’s most historic music innovators. His musical career began when he was 7 years old, when he started playing the trumpet. Now in his 70s, throughout his career of […]
Join former slave, writer, orator and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, in an hour-long conversation about how he and others like Booker T. Washington, John Mercer Langston, Issac Myers, Ida B. Wells and others, wrote the blueprints for most – if not all modern black institutions of the 20th and 21st century. “Power concedes nothing without a […]
The Gardener is a documentary film about Frank Cabot that reflects upon the meaning of gardening and its impact on our lives. Shortly before his passing at the age of 86, influential gardener and plantsman Frank Cabot recounts his personal quest for perfection at Les Quatre Vents, his twenty-acre English style garden and summer estate […]
Come and celebrate the jubilation of Juneteenth with a little history, Anansi, Brer Rabbit, The Sun and Moon, and other characters that gave African American ancestors the strength to survive enslavement. Master Storyteller Donna Washington will take you on a journey into tales that lift the spirit and call us to care for each other, […]
Boundless is a public art installation that commemorates the USCT that fought on the grounds of what is now Cameron Art Museum. Art is a powerful tool in explaining the past while also shaping our communities in their present state. This illustrated lecture by Daniel Jones discusses the significance of the Battle of Forks Road, […]
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 • 7:30pm May 7 & 14 • 2pm Treat yourself to some classic fun with this outstanding comedy presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace” was written in 1939 and first presented in 1941. Folks needed light entertainment as they were worried about […]
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 • 7:30pm May 7 & 14 • 2pm Treat yourself to some classic fun with this outstanding comedy presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace” was written in 1939 and first presented in 1941. Folks needed light entertainment as they were worried about […]
With all the talk about herbaceous plants for the garden, let’s not forget about woody plants, especially shrubs! Perennials and annuals can be very high maintenance where shrubs are so much easier to take care of. What makes a shrub a great plant for the garden? Come learn about Bryce Lane’s favorite shrubs, both new […]
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 • 7:30pm May 7 & 14 • 2pm Treat yourself to some classic fun with this outstanding comedy presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace” was written in 1939 and first presented in 1941. Folks needed light entertainment as they were worried about […]
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 • 7:30pm May 7 & 14 • 2pm Treat yourself to some classic fun with this outstanding comedy presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace” was written in 1939 and first presented in 1941. Folks needed light entertainment as they were worried about […]
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 • 7:30pm May 7 & 14 • 2pm Treat yourself to some classic fun with this outstanding comedy presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace” was written in 1939 and first presented in 1941. Folks needed light entertainment as they were worried about […]
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 • 7:30pm May 7 & 14 • 2pm Treat yourself to some classic fun with this outstanding comedy presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic & Old Lace” was written in 1939 and first presented in 1941. Folks needed light entertainment as they were worried about […]
The exhibit, entitled “Through the Looking Glass, A Journey with the Storytellers,” is designed to be a thorough exploration of not just the Historical Society, but the history of New Bern itself, taking a deep dive into the stories of diverse individuals, both ordinary and extraordinary.
