Mission & History

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina’s rich and dynamic history.

At Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming and exhibits to present an authentic view.

With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices.