Holiday Happenings

Spend the holiday season at Tryon Palace with something happening all the time during the holiday season.

Tryon Palace Decorated for the Holidays

Featured Holiday Events

Palace Holiday Decor Tours

Join us on a tour of the Governor’s Palace and focus on the decorations for the upcoming “Candlelight Christmas Celebration.”

November 21 10:30 AM • 23 10:30 AM • 28 10:30 AM • 30 10:30 AM
December 5 10:30 AM • 7 10:30 AM • 12 10:30 AM  • 14 10:30 AM

Space is limited on each tour and flash photography is prohibited. Tours may involve walking and climbing stairs. Tickets do not include additional tours but do include access to the Tryon Palace Gardens.

Historic Homes Decorated for the Holidays

Traditions of Christmas Past Tours

Join us on a tour of Stanly, Dixon and Commission Houses focused on the decorations and traditions of Christmas past.

November 29 4 PM
December 2 10:30 AM • 6 4 PM • 9 10:30 AM • 13  4 PM • 16 10:30 AM


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.

Candlelight

Candlelight

This famed North Carolina tradition returns to Tryon Palace in 2022 with beautiful decorations inspired by the four seasons and the tale of a mysterious princess illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight.

December 10 and 17

4:30 PM
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.