Tryon Palace (Images of America) - Softcover

Sandbeck, Penne; Ramey, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467123242 ISBN 13: 9781467123242

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2015

Synopsis

Located at the intersection of two rivers that lead out to the ocean, Tryon Palace was completed in 1770 and became the first permanent capitol of North Carolina. Designed by John Hawks, the structure's Georgian edifice is flanked by two Palladian-style administrative buildings. The palace initially housed royal, then state, governors who oversaw the implementation of colonial and state laws. Destroyed by fire in 1798, the estate's only surviving building was the stable wing. In the 1920s, a determined group of preservationists and historians spearheaded the effort to reconstruct the Colonial palace. On April 10, 1959, Tryon Palace reopened as North Carolina's premier historic site. It is now home to the North Carolina History Center. Annual events include a candlelight celebration during the winter holidays and the revival of Jonkonnu, an Afro-Caribbean Christmastide tradition in eastern North Carolina. Tryon Palace celebrates the rich heritage of an important historic landmark beloved by North Carolinians and visitors alike.

About this title

About the Author

The dedicated staff of Tryon Palace includes trained historians, museum professionals, and interpreters whose contributions made this project possible. The photographs and graphics contained within this book come from the archives of Tryon Palace, many of which were acquired through the generous support and gifts of our donors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467123242
• ISBN 13: 9781467123242
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128