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Step into Tryon Palace and explore Diana Gabaldon’s award-winning Outlander series. Learn about the lives of the your favorite characters and their interactions with historical figures and events in the tumultuous period of the American Revolution.

Oct 1

Discover Tryon Palace: Caswell’s Capital Tour

Oct 01, 2026

In this exciting new tour, discover Tryon Palace in a whole new way as you uncover the story of how North Carolina helped turn the tide of the American Revolution!

Oct 09, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Oct 9

Fall Garden Lovers Weekend

Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday noon – 6 p.m.

Tryon Palace Gardens

Tryon Palace gardens will be open for free during MumFest weekend, Friday through Sunday, in historic downtown New Bern. Hundreds of mums and a variety of fall blooming plants will be on display throughout the 21 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend. Gardens will be free and open to the public Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket.

North Carolina History Center – Gateway Gallery

Oct 10

18th Century Apothecary Workshop

Oct 10, 2026

10:30 AM

What would you do if you were ill or injured in the 18th century? As an apothecary’s apprentice, you’ll review surgery and bandaging principles to treat injuries and explore the medicinal qualities of plants.

Oct 15

Discover Tryon Palace: Caswell’s Capital Tour

Oct 15, 2026

In this exciting new tour, discover Tryon Palace in a whole new way as you uncover the story of how North Carolina helped turn the tide of the American Revolution!

Oct 17

Outlander in the Palace Tour

Oct 17, 2026

3:45 – 4:45 PM

Step into Tryon Palace and explore Diana Gabaldon’s award-winning Outlander series. Learn about the lives of the your favorite characters and their interactions with historical figures and events in the tumultuous period of the American Revolution.

Nov 5

Discover Tryon Palace: Caswell’s Capital Tour

Nov 05, 2026

In this exciting new tour, discover Tryon Palace in a whole new way as you uncover the story of how North Carolina helped turn the tide of the American Revolution!

Nov 19

Discover Tryon Palace: Caswell’s Capital Tour

Nov 19, 2026

In this exciting new tour, discover Tryon Palace in a whole new way as you uncover the story of how North Carolina helped turn the tide of the American Revolution!

Nov 21

Outlander in the Palace Tour

Nov 21, 2026

3:45 – 4:45 PM

Step into Tryon Palace and explore Diana Gabaldon’s award-winning Outlander series. Learn about the lives of the your favorite characters and their interactions with historical figures and events in the tumultuous period of the American Revolution.