Tryon Palace

Tryon Palace

If you really want an adventure that will take up an entire day without a doubt consider taking a short trip to New Bern to visit historic Tryon Palace. It is truly a beautiful and captivating place.

Gardens and Landscapes of Tryon Palace

Stroll down our garden paths and step back into a bygone era. Tryon Palace features 16 acres of gardens and is the reconstructed colonial capitol of North Carolina. The Palace gardens were designed by noted landscape architect Morley Jeffers Williams in the 1950s and represent the formal garden style of 18th-century Britain.
Every fall, the formal parterres of the Maude Moore Latham Garden and the Gertrude Carraway Garden have elaborate displays of mums. Our spring display includes daffodils, tulips, and many other colorful flowers. The Kellenberger Garden reflects the colonial era with an arrangement of marigolds and celosia, which were popular in the 18th century, and cool-season vegetables are ready for winter in the Kitchen Garden.
Also included are individual gardens surrounding three historic houses - one with a formal lawn and camellia collection, town garden and swept yard/working garden. Three additional gardens reveal the splendor of the Victoria era.
The Mitchell Garden includes a diversity of native plants that are both beautiful and play an important role in the ecosystem. The plants selected survive both periods of flooding and dry soil, and provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife.

Historic Homes

 

Surrounding the Palace are several historic homes and buildings that help tell the story of life in historic New Bern, including the Dixon House, Stanly House, and the Hay House. The John Wright Stanly House (c. 1780) reflects the wealth of its owner, whose merchant ships raided British vessels to aid the American cause during the Revolutionary War. In addition to the historic homes is North Carolina’s first publicly-chartered school (c. 1766). The Academy Museum interprets life in New Bern during the Federal occupation, 1862-1865.

The Governors Palace

 

The centerpiece of our historic site was also the grandest public building in all the colonies. 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 home to the Tryon family.
Tryon Palace was the site of the first sessions of the general assembly for the State of North Carolina following the revolution and housed the state governors until 1794. In 1798, fire destroyed the original Palace building. An extensive 30-year campaign to rebuild the Palace and restore the grounds was launched by the people of New Bern, state leaders, world craftsmen, and generous, dedicated citizens such as Mrs. James Edwin Latham. Their efforts led to the triumphal reopening of the Palace in 1959. Today, the Palace lives on as a testament to history, community and rebirth.

North Carolina History Center

 

The new North Carolina History Center has revolutionized the visitor encounter at the state’s premier historic site and sets a new standard for the museum experience. History Navigator tours using portable interactive devices add an exciting new dimension to our historic sites. Rotating exhibitions and the wide variety of interactive historical activities keep the experience fresh and exciting with each visit.

The Pepsi Family Center will transport you through time. The Regional History Museum takes you from the very formation of the coastline to the people who shaped the history of this region. The Duffy Exhibit Gallery, the Cullman Performance Hall, Lawson’s Landing: A Riverwalk Café, and the Museum Store complete the experience.
The North Carolina History Center is one of the “greenest” public buildings in the state. From permeable surface parking areas and restored wetlands to energy-efficient operations and maintenance – every aspect of development was initiated with our commitment to the stewardship of our historic landscape in mind.

More information on Tryon Palace and it's hours of operation, tours, and amenities can be found at The Official Website

Coastal Plains Dragway

Coastal Plains is a IHRA sanctioned facility.

•  All Concrete One Eighth Mile
•  Capability of Running Quarter Mile
•  Huge 2-story Tower Looking Straight Down The Track
•  Concrete retaining walls throughout the Quarter Mile
•  Spacious Pit Parking : Asphalt, Gravel & Grass
•  2 pier Score Board System : Displaying Elapsed Time  & MPH
•  Extremely Adequate PA System

Coastal Plains is definantly the place to be if you are into the drag scene. With events going on around the clock you can visit their website at coastalplainsraceway.com for upcoming races and current info on the track!

Crafts and Art

Spring Craft Fair & Car Show

Saturday, May 5 9:00a
American Legion Building, Jacksonville
Sat.,May 5 artisans will provide Mother's Day, Father's Day shopping, don't forget the Graduates! 9am-4pm You will discover marvelous original gifts by artists in our area.

Calling All Entries for Bra Art Showcase to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Tuesday, May 1 10:00a
Pumpkin Patch, Jacksonville
bras for a cause Get creative and find the glue, thread a needle, fluff a few feathers, prepare your paints or string some beads !

Whispering Winds Pow Wow

Friday, May 4 10:00a
The Pavillion, Myrtle Beach
Featuring the finest in American Indian Dancing, singing, drumming, arts, foods, crafts and entertainment.

Arts in the Park at Greenfield

Saturday, May 5 10:00a
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington
Rotary Clubs of Wilmington present Arts in the Park at Greenfield featuring artists displaying and demonstrating their artistic talent and wares.

Bridgeton Riverfest Fine Art Festival

Saturday, June 23 10:00a
Bridgeton Harbor Marina, Bridgeton
Bridgeton Harbor Marina on the Neuse River right across from New Bern, NC, is the stunning venue of an exciting new fine arts festival.

Colorfest in New Bern 2012!

Saturday, June 16 12:00p
Colorfest in New Bern at Kafer Park, New Bern
Even for kids aged 12-16 to help paint mural at Kafer Park this year! Games, food, music and educational material will be given away!

Independent Artisans Market

Saturday, May 5 1:00p
AIT Building, Fayetteville
Independent Artisans Market (IAM) is an indoor market celebrating art and design featuring independent artisans from the East Coast and beyond.

NC Folk Arts Festival

Saturday, May 12 10:00a
Downtown Saint Pauls, St Pauls
A fun day out in a small town with a big heart! The main event will be the NC handmade pottery show and sale in the Hooks building along with a wide variety of food vendors, handcraft vendors, demonstrations, l

Carrboro Craft Market

Saturday, May 12 10:00a
The Station, Carrboro
The Carrboro Craft Market is a new monthly outdoor event featuring locally handmade crafts, select antiques, vintage goods, specialty prepared foods, craft demonstrations, live music and free kids craft project

Acorn to Oak Handmade Craft Show

Tuesday, May 8 6:00p
TechShop RDU, Raleigh
Drop by Techshop RDU to pick up the perfect handmade Arts and Craft Gift for the geeky Mom and Dad in your life.

Council for the Arts

MAY 2012 6th - 25th - "Bahamas Bound"

Stacy Hall, photographer, will show her love the vivid colors of the Bahamas, and the ability to live so closely with nature without the distraction of commerce, shopping and TV, as we were traveling in very remote locations.   ......
Opening reception: Sunday, May 6 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

JUNE & JULY 2012 June 3rd - July 27th "Pluperfest Palette" 

Kinston artist, Penny Craven will have acrylics and mixed media; some new, favorites and portraits.
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 3, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.