Historic Homes Decorated for the Holidays

Discovering Tryon Palace: Traditions of Christmas Past Tour

December 6, 4-5 PM


Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past. Matt Arthur, Tryon Palace Living History Coordinator, and Hadley Cheris, Tryon Palace Gardens and Greenhouse Manager, will lead a tour of the first floor of the Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses, describing holiday traditions in the last 300 years and the special items used in the decorations.
Space is limited on each tour and flash photography is prohibited. Tours may involve walking and climbing stairs. Tickets do not include additional interior tours but do include access to the Tryon Palace Gardens.

Tickets must be purchased before 3:30 PM on day of tour.

Meet at the Waystation at 4 PM for the beginning of the tour.