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Tryon Palace

610 Pollock Street, New Bern, North Carolina 28562

Featured Review : Tryon Palace was built between 1767 and 1770 for Royal Governor William Tryon. He and his family lived there for just over a year until he was appointed governor of New York. Josiah Martin replaced him but fled in May 17...See Full Review

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Tryon Palace

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lharri from Townsend, Massachusetts
  • June 12, 2007
Tryon Palace
Quote: This is the where the first governors of North Carolina ruled. New Bern was the first capitol of North Carolina. Governor William Tryon commissioned an English architect, John Hawks, to build this house in the Georgian style. In 1791, George... Read the full Tryon Palace review

From journal East Coast North Carolina

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Tryon Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Nece from Rustburg, Virginia
  • February 25, 2006
Quote: For a glimpse into colonial New Bern, Tryon Palace Historical Sites and Gardens should be on the to-do list. The $15 fee covers 2 consecutive days and includes the Palace, gardens, Palace Museum Shop, several other historical homes, and the New Bern... Read the full Tryon Palace review

From journal October at Fairfield Harbour

Tryon Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kalec from Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
  • April 26, 2004
Quote: Governor Tryon lived here in the 1700s with his wife and daughter. This is what his home looked like back then in this era! They take you on a tour of the home where they ate, slept, lived, etc. It was very educational. Also George Washington stayed... Read the full Tryon Palace review

From journal Birthplace of Pepsi

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Tryon Palace

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Keener from Oro, Ontario
  • May 8, 2002
Tryon Palace
Quote: Tryon Palace was built between 1767 and 1770 for Royal Governor William Tryon. He and his family lived there for just over a year until he was appointed governor of New York. Josiah Martin replaced him but fled in May 1775 when the Revolution broke... Read the full Tryon Palace review

From journal History comes alive in New Bern

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Tryon Palace

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kathy from Northern Va Suburbs of DC, Virginia
  • March 18, 2002
Tryon Palace
Quote: Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. Tryon Palace (c.1770) was known in colonial times as one of the most beautiful public buildings in America. The elegant Georgian style mansion served as both home of Royal Governor William Tryon and the... Read the full Tryon Palace review

From journal New Bern, North Carolina's 2nd Oldest town