Record #:

42739

Author(s):

Baker, Richard

Abstract:

Tryon Palace Conservator Richard Baker describes what he and thirteen volunteers do to monitor and preserve an impressive collection of artifacts found throughout the museums and grounds comprising the Tryon Palace Historic Site complex. The complex has maintained a conservation department for over 30 years now. A recent project involving restoration of a chandelier in the Stanly house, damaged during Hurricane Florence, required a team of five staff, an intern and seven volunteers.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 16 Issue 1, Fall 2020, p10-11, 23

Subject(s):

Tryon Palace (New Bern); Tryon Palace (New Bern)--Restoration and preservation; Artifacts--Conservation

Record #:

42740

Author(s):

Brooks, Nicole

Abstract:

Amid challenges created by the recent Pandemic, Tryon Palace is now offering an innovative way for couples to have small, inmate and safe weddings at the 1880 Tryon Place Commission House. The "Petite Wedding " concept allows for 25 or fewer guests.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 16 Issue 1, Fall 2020, p8-9

Subject(s):

Weddings; Tryon Palace (New Bern); Weddings--Tryon Palace

Record #:

42742

Author(s):

Norris, Lynn R.

Abstract:

As part of the federal government's effort to provide economic relief from the effects of COVID 19, Tryon Palace received a $150,000 NEH CARES grant.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 16 Issue 1, Fall 2020, p7

Subject(s):

Tryon Palace (New Bern); Covid 19--North Carolina

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 #:

44361

Author(s):

Wetherington, Todd

Abstract:

Originally built between 1767 and 1770, Tryon Palace served as the official governor's residence of North Carolina until the state's capitol was moved to Raleigh in 1794. The mansion burned in 1798 but was rebuilt in the mid-20th century and reopened to the public in 1959.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025, p42-45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tryon Palace (New Bern)