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for "Tryon Palace (New Bern)"
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21656
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This article examines the work of landscape archaeologist Morley Jeffers Williams in preparing the research needed for the restoration of Stratford Hall, Mount Vernon, and Tryon Palace, in the 1930s and 1950s.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 79 Issue 3, July 2002,
p347-372, il, por, map, f
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2.Ransom in Lieu of Pillage by Liederbach, Rev. Clarence A. The State Vol. 43 Issue 9, February 1976
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24538
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Sir William Draper was known as the ‘Conqueror of Manila’ because of his mounted attack against Manila in 1762. This article discusses what brought him to New Bern, North Carolina and his lasting effect on the town and Tryon Place.
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24646
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Tryon Palace in New Bern opens to the public April 2, 1959. The original building was commissioned in 1767 by Royal Governor William Tryon (1729-1788); John Hawks (ca. 1734-1790) served as the architect. This article discusses the building’s history and the restorations leading up to its grand opening.
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24745
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Jonkonnu Celebrations—celebrations performed byAfrican slaves during the nineteenth century--occurred almost solely in North Carolina. Today Tryon Palace continues this tradition of dancing and singing twice each December.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 7, December 2015,
p32, 34-35, il, por, map
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27989
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Based on serendipitous finds in a Venezuela library in 1991-1992, staff members at Tryon Palace, New Bern are now engaged in an arduous effort to update our conception of what Governor Tryon’s mansion and gardens actually looked like in the eighteenth century. The discovery is based on sketches and notes by the Palace architect John Hawks.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 8 Issue 1, Nov 1995,
p22-25, il
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35579
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The historic trail of Eastern NC, covering towns such as Fayetteville and Windsor, was a road with plenty of landmarks. Contained for the tourists’ consideration were many of the state’s acre bound treasures—over two thirds, according to the author. Examples of these historic properties were Charles B. Aycock’s birthplace and the James Iredell House.
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35730
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As the author proposed, the coast contained a treasure trove of treats to sate the interest palate of any visitor. History buffs could have their fill in towns such as New Bern, Memorials such as Kittyhawk and houses such as Tryon Palace. For lovers of the great outdoors, there were the Elizabethan Gardens, Jockey’s Ridge, and Merchants Millpond State Park.
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35777
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The author offered descriptions of restored homes such as Halifax’s 1760 Owens House and Kenanville’s 1800 Liberty Hall. Included was description of events such as the Outer Banks village of Rodanthe’s celebration of little Christmas. From the collection of these holiday happenings, revealed was how the Yuletide season was celebrated in the Tarheel State during its pre and post-Colonial days.
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Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (Gastonia); Tryon Palace (New Bern); Moravians--Salem; Duplin County--History; Outer Banks History Center (Manteo); Liberty Hall--History; Historic preservation--Law and legislation--Surrounding landscape; Historic buildings; Historic sites; Historic buildings--Raleigh; Historic sites--Halifax; Historic districts--Wilmington
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36124
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Expected was the 1910 celebration: it was the bicentennial of New Bern’s founding. As for one not expected, the author explained its coming from the “tenor of the times.” It, hosted by the newly created historical society, had a guest list including descendants of Baron Christopher de Graffenried and Colonial homes open to visitors. Another aspect remembrance worthy was the first contribution to Tryon Palace’s 1950s restoration, a surplus from funds for the 1929 event.
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Craven County--History; Tryon Palace (New Bern); Tryon Palace (New Bern)--History; New Bern Historical Society; Graffenried, Christoph von, Baron, 1661-1743; Gardner, O. Max (Oliver Maxwell), 1882-1947; Stanly, John Wright, 1742-1789; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Edenton Tea Party (1774); Reynolds family
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36125
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Craven County’s seat can count as part of its illustrious history: becoming the state capital in 1767 and site for the Governor’s new home that year. Even if it played such a role for only twenty-seven years, assured was its permanent place in New Bern’s history, as Tryon Palace.
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36138
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The success of this industry the past two centuries could be attributed to the beauty and accessibility of this region, made possible through several types of local endeavors. Societies such as New Bern Historic Society and the town’s five museums preserve its cultural significance. Businesses such as Swiss Bear, Inc. promoted revitalization of its downtown economy. Events included Tryon Palace tours and annual Historic Homes and Gardens Tour.
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36148
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The window, located on the roof of the William B. Blades House, offered an extensive look into history. It had a bird’s eye view of the Great Fire of 1922, trio of hurricanes, Tryon Palace’s construction, the Bicentennial celebration, and election of the town’s first black mayor. Nationally famous figures referenced by this poem’s fifth grade author included Babe Ruth, President Harry S. Truman, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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37383
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Why the capital shifted from New Bern was for a practical and typical two-fold reason. Because of the amount of time it took to travel in the 1700s, the state’s capital was best located in the center of wherever the population was the densest. This factor left Fayetteville as a prospective place before Raleigh was selected.
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37414
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Tyron Palace conservationists offered painstaking effort to restore the windows, installed in 1959, to their original state. Described in detail was the process of restoring this part of the Palace. It is equivalent to efforts taken in other Palace projects, such as restoring the gazebo spire in the Stanly House gardens.
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38302
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Originally known as the Governor’s Palace, Tryon Palace’s restoration in the late 1950s also entailed rebuilding its grounds. In this part of the project, preservationists had to employ educated guesswork and imagination more than archaeo-historical evidence.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 79 Issue 5, Oct 2011,
p196-198, 200, 202, 204, 206, 208
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