Related: Read more about Christmastime at Tryon Palace.
Every December, visitors come to Tryon Palace to see holiday grandeur and finery, but palace staff also want them to understand how modern amenities skew our idea of what the past was actually like. Each year during Candlelight Christmas, they tell stories of what was happening in the world during the late 1700s through decor, historical interpreters, performances, and more — and visitors absorb the sights and sounds of the colonial era at Christmastime.
Mark our words: Whether they nod to North Carolina or were penned by its residents, these notable, quotable passages remind us of the power of speech inspired by our state.
When one stream flows into another, the two chart a new course for the future — together.
When the weather outside is frightful, one chef serves loved ones dishes so delightful.
A historic Rose Bowl pitted Duke University against Oregon State in Durham. Then, in the dark days of World War II, those same football players — and a legendary coach — joined forces to fight for freedom.
