Record #:

43547

Author(s):

Bell-Kite, Diana

Abstract:

Our modern perceptions of Christmas are rooted to a large degree in Clement Clarke Moore's poem, "A Visit from St. Nickolas". Increased urbanization and immigration, particularly in the north, helped transform Christmas from a time of paternalistic generosity to the destitute and poor to one primarily focused on young children.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 8 Issue 1, Fall 2007, p3, 12

Subject(s):

Christmas --traditions-- 19th century transformation; Christmas--traditions--New Bern; Moore, Clement Clarke

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 #:

43584

Author(s):

David Curtis Skaggs

Abstract:

David Skaggs is a well-known American historian on the subjects of Colonial and Early Republic history. Starting his career in 1965, Skaggs has spent 30+ years at the University of Bowling Green as a professor of history, where he is currently writing a biography of the War of 1812's naval hero, Oliver Perry.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 3 Issue 3, Spring 2003, p4

Subject(s):

David Curtis Skaggs; Colonial History--U.S.; War of 1812; Bowling Green State University

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