Tryon Palace Historic Sites

Experience America's colonial past with the Governor's Palace, formal gardens, costumed guides, and interactive exhibits at the N.C. History Center.

This elegant reconstructed 1770 Georgian building was the colonial capitol and originally the home of Royal Governor William Tryon. The palace burned to the ground in 1798, and it wasn't until 1952 that a seven-year, $3.5-million effort to rebuild it took place. Today only the stable and one basement wall are original, and the foundation has been restored to its original footprint. Everything...

Tryon Palace is a fascinating complex that has several old mansions known for their history and architectural styles, museums with memorabilia and collections from the 19th century and other antiques. You can also visit the idyllic gardens here that are an adorable sight.

At Tryon Palace, North Carolina's history is more than a story ... it's an experience. From the Governor's Palace and surrou...nding historic homes, to stunning gardens and interactive exhibits at the North Carolina History Center, a visit to Tryon Palace is a living history experience like no other. Located in New Bern as North Carolina's first colonial and state capitol, Tryon Palace was the...