Record #:

43583

Author(s):

Betty Ray McCain

Abstract:

Betty McCain was born in Faison, NC in 1931. Since a young girl, she always found a fascination towards North Carolina's history, culture, and arts. Later in her life, McCain went on to become North Carolina Secretary of Culture and first woman to chair the democratic party during Governor Jim Hunt's administration.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 3 Issue 3, Spring 2003, p3

Subject(s):

Tryon Palace (New Bern); Betty McCain--NC; History--NC

Record #:

43585

Author(s):

O'Connell, Karen

Abstract:

Tryon Palace has introduced two newcomers to the Palace's garden staff. The department will now be led by Horticulturist Lisa Wimpfheimer and Greenhouse Manager, Timothy Minch. Together the two have a collective 17+ years of landscaping and gardening experience and are eager to make Tryon Palace Historic sites a "must-see" for newcomers and local residents.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 4 Issue 4, Winter 2004, p3

Subject(s):

History--NC ; Gardens (Landscaping)--NC; Tryon Palace--NC

Record #:

43599

Author(s):

Hutchinson, Vina

Abstract:

Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens was able to close out 2005 with a sizable grant of 1 million dollars. The donation provided by the Golden LEAF Foundation was given to help the North Carolina Historical Center "serve as a major economic driver in eastern North Carolina's tourism industry."

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 6 Issue 3, Spring 2006, p3

Subject(s):

Tryon Palace--NC ; History--NC ; Gardens (Landscaping)--NC