November 2018

Tryon Palace to Host U.S. Naturalization Ceremony, November 9

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 7:10pm

NEW BERN, N.C. - November 6, 2018 New Bern, N.C. - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in conjunction with N.C. Division of Cultural Resources, will host a naturalization ceremony recognizing 25 of North Carolina's newest candidates for U.S. Citizenship. The ceremony will take place...

Free Jonkonnu Symposium to Explore Enslaved Lives, Traditions, and Cultures in the Americas

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 5:00pm

NEW BERN, N.C. - October 18, 2018 Explore the origins of Jonkonnu, a Christmas-time activity of enslaved Africans in the Americas. This free symposium features Tryon Palace's own Jonkonnu Troupe, the McIntosh Shouters of Georgia, and a wide range of guest speakers who cover topics such as "African...

Barbour Boat Enthusiast to Present at Tryon Palace

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 5:00pm

NEW BERN, N.C. - November 2, 2018 Joe Peacos, a Barbour enthusiast, will present a lecture discussing his experience and expertise in "Restoring a Barbour Boat," a lecture at the North Carolina History Center, Saturday, November 10, at 2 p.m. Peacos has restored several Barbour boats to their...

"Chamber Music by Candlelight" Returns to Tryon Palace, November 30

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 5:00pm

NEW BERN, N.C. - October 5, 2018 Tryon Palace invites you to experience a unique and rare opportunity to enjoy the beginning of the holiday season with the Brierwood Ensemble in the Governor's Palace, November 30. Gently lit by candles and decorated for the holidays, the Council Chamber will be...