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RAIN UPDATE ☔‼️

We've got a bright sculpture but a gray day! Due to inclement weather, the dedication ceremony for "The Art of Crafting Lives" has been relocated to the North Carolina History Center at 529 S. Front Street. We will begin in Cullman Performance Hall at 10:00am with a reception to follow.

See you there!

#rainyday #CraftingLives #tryonpalace #visitnewbern #art by @tryonpalace

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12 days ago

Tomorrow is the big day!

This week, the artists have been putting together the final pieces on "The Art of Crafting Lives" sculpture! On Monday, Marcus Kiser and Stephen Hayes were here installing signs around the platform base.

Please join us tomorrow, September 24th, at 10:00am as we dedicate the sculpture. The ceremony will be at Wilson Park, on the corner of S. Front and Craven Streets in downtown New Bern. Following the dedication, all are invited to a reception at the North Carolina History Center at 529 S. Front Street.

We look forward to gathering to honor the lives, work, and legacies of the Black artisans who shaped this city. The ceremony will also allow us to thank the artists - Marcus Kiser, Stephen Hayes, and Georgie Nakima - as well as the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, which funded this project. We're also excited to welcome Catherine W. Bishir to town. Bishir's book "Crafting Lives: African American Artisans in New Bern, North Carolina, 1770-1900" inspired the sculpture.

To RSVP for the reception, please visit https://www.tryonpalace.org/.../the-art-of-crafting-lives...

If the ceremony has to be moved inside due to rain, we will update this the morning of (9/24).

See you there!

#TryonPalace #VisitNewBern #Art #publicart #NewBern by @tryonpalace

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13 days ago

Please join us September 24 at 10am as we dedicate and celebrate this incredible sculpture–The Art of Crafting Lives–that honors the lives, work, and legacies of Black artisans in New Bern from 1770 to 1900.

The ceremony will begin with a short, outside dedication and ribbon-cutting at the sculpture in Wilson Park, located at the corner of S. Front and Craven Streets, to celebrate the completion of this project.

Immediately following, we will hold a lunch reception at the North Carolina History Center, located at 529 S. Front St., where we will hear from the project team and artists while we gather in fellowship to commemorate those whom this sculpture honors. To ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone, your RSVP is required for attendance to the reception at Mattocks Hall in the North Carolina History Center.

You can RSVP through our event link at https://www.tryonpalace.org/events/the-art-of-crafting-lives-sculpture-dedication-ceremony-and-reception.
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#TryonPalace #Art #visitnewbern by @tryonpalace

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21 days ago

Please join us in dedicating and celebrating this incredible sculpture–The Art of Crafting Lives–that honors the lives, work, and legacies of Black artisans in New Bern from 1770 to 1900. You can learn more by visiting our page on The Art of Crafting Lives sculpture.

The ceremony will begin with a short, outside dedication and ribbon-cutting at the sculpture in Wilson Park, located at the corner of S. Front and Craven Streets, to celebrate the completion of this project.

Immediately following, we will hold a lunch reception at the North Carolina History Center, located at 529 S. Front St., where we will hear from the project team and artists while we gather in fellowship to commemorate those whom this sculpture honors.

To ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone, your RSVP is required for attendance to the reception at Mattocks Hall in the North Carolina History Center.

You can RSVP through our event link at https://www.tryonpalace.org/events/the-art-of-crafting-lives-sculpture-dedication-ceremony-and-reception
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#TryonPalace #Art #visitnewbern by @tryonpalace

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24 days ago

#DidYouKnow today is the anniversary of the first bricks being laid to build the governor's mansion that would become known today as Tryon Palace?

On March 7, 1768, Governor Tryon wrote to the Earl of Shelburne. In his letter, he wrote, "The first Brick was laid the twenty sixth of August last, and the Body of the House is already carried up to the Plates; in six Weeks I expect to have the Roof on it. Several Persons who have passed through here from the other Colonies, esteem this House the Capital Building on the Continent of North America."

The Stable Office at the reconstructed Tryon Palace is the only part of the original structure that is still standing.
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#TryonPalace #America250NC #visitnewbern by @tryonpalace

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a month ago

Kinda chic to visit Tryon Palace 💅

Today marks the anniversary of the Eyewitness Sketch of the North Carolina Brigade, which was created on Aug. 25, 1777. This sketch is the earliest known depiction of N.C. state troops and the second known depiction of female camp followers. This sketch is an important part of North Carolina history and is on loan from @amrevmuseum. It is available for the public to view for FREE in the North Carolina History Center.
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#TryonPalace #KindaChic by @tryonpalace

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a month ago

We can't believe it's that time of year already! Welcome #BackToSchool to Craven County students and students across NC!

Tryon Palace is proud to be an important field trip location for many students learning North Carolina History at any grade level. We always enjoy sharing our passion for history and learning, and we love to see the looks on student's faces as they find something here that excites them.

Have a wonderful school year! We can't wait to see you soon!
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#NCLearningHappensHere by @tryonpalace

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a month ago

🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨
After keeping an eye on developments in the forecast, our friends at New Bern Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, NSDAR are moving the New Bern Resolves commemoration to the Harrison Center (311 Middle St in New Bern) at 10am. We hope you still come out and celebrate this historic event!

Unfortunately that means no parade, but the Tryon Palace Grounds and Gardens will still be open to the public for free from 9am to 12pm.
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#TryonPalace #visitnewbern #America250NC by @tryonpalace

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a month ago

🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨

After keeping an eye on developments in the forecast, our friends at New Bern Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, NSDAR are moving the New Bern Resolves commemoration to the Harrison Center (311 Middle St in New Bern) at 10am. We hope you still come out and celebrate this historic event!

Unfortunately that means no parade, but the Tryon Palace Grounds and Gardens will still be open to the public for free from 9am to 11am.
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#TryonPalace #visitnewbern #America250NC by @tryonpalace

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2 months ago

🌷☀A few shots from Wilson Park this morning!

Landscaping is underway with the next phase of our Inclusive Public Art sculpture installation scheduled to begin soon. The outer design and iconography will be painted on in the next few weeks. In the meantime, the park is looking beautiful with the new plants!

We'll share more information soon about our dedication ceremony that will be open to the public!
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#tryonpalace #visitnewbern by @tryonpalace

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2 months ago

Get out of the heat this week with a trip to the North Carolina History Center!

We have several exhibits and experiences available--both ticketed and FREE. From our Regional History Exhibit (ticketed) to our free @america250nc exhibits--Freedom and Identity: Symbols of a New Nation, the Eyewitness Sketch of the North Carolina Brigade, and displays of American Revolution artifacts from NC--there's a lot to do and explore here!

Plus you can shop the Tryon Palace Museum Store and find keepsakes for everyone in the family, from books and NC teas to toys and Tryon Palace souvenirs.
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#TryonPalace #VisitNewBern #ShopLocal by @tryonpalace

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2 months ago

Be sure to check out our Caswell's Capital Tour this Thursday (08/20) at 3:30! Think of it as either a Revolutionary standalone or sequel to our Palace Tour. You'll get to explore the Palace while learning about the role of New Bern, Tryon Palace, and North Carolina in the American Revolution.

It's perfect for everyone who is excited about continuing to celebrate @america250nc!

Tickets are on sale now at tryonpalace.org/calendar
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#TryonPalace #america250nc #visitnewbern #visitnc by @tryonpalace

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2 months ago