Tryon Palace Presents History in a Fun and Exciting Way!

Lunch and Learn

North Carolina History Center • August 18, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join Tryon Palace to explore the division of Patriots and Loyalists at this month's Lunch and Learn. On August 19, 1781, British soldiers and loyalists arrived in New Bern for a three-day raid on the city. During the Lunch and Learn, guests will learn more about the events that occurred more than 200 years ago in the city of New Bern.

The August Lunch and Learn uses the 1781 British raid on New Bern to examine the complexities of loyalty and the civil war that characterized the American Revolution in the southern colonies.

• Location: North Carolina History Center

• Event Price: $6 per person, free for Tryon Palace Foundation members

• Contact Email: info@tryonpalace.org

• Contact Phone: 252-639-3500

Revolutionary War Day

Palace Grounds • August 19, 2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

During Revolutionary War Day, guests will have hands-on opportunities to experience the culture and lifeways of wartime in New Bern. Explore the life of the Revolutionary War soldier at an encampment, play soldiers’ games, learn about civilian medicine, and hear fascinating stories about the roles native New Bernians played during the American Revolution.

Tryon Palace’s own First North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line will demonstrate black powder firing at 10:30 and 2:30 on the South Lawn. Children can sign up to join the Continental Line and participate in “musket” drills on the front lawn throughout the day.

• Location: Palace Grounds

• Event Price $6, $3 youth (requires Gardens Pass); included in One Day Pass.

• Contact Email: info@tryonpalace.org

• Contact Phone: 252-639-3500