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Sightseeing

Tryon Palace

Reconstructed colonial governor's residence and historic site in New Bern, North Carolina.

529 South Front Street, New Bern, NC 28562 · New Bern, NC

About Tryon Palace

Tryon Palace is a historic complex in New Bern that includes a reconstruction of a colonial-era governor's residence, originally designed by architect John Hawks. The site also includes historic homes, formal gardens, the New Bern Academy Museum, and the North Carolina History Center. Visitors can tour the palace, walk the gardens, and explore exhibits covering regional history, from the colonial period through the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

#colonial history
#governor's palace
#gardens
#historic homes
#museum

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