The 35th annual Candlelight Christmas Celebration begins tonight at Tryon Palace from 4:30-9:30 pm! We are almost sold out for tonight but if you can't make it there are still plenty of tickets available for next Saturday, Dec. 19 http://bit.ly/1TFGjrc | Tryon Palace

3.1K views · 79 reactions | Candlelight tickets are going fast. Get yours today! https://ticketing.tryonpalace.org/Events.aspx | Tryon Palace | Facebook

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7K views · 74 reactions | In 1959, Tryon Palace reopened its doors to the public as a state museum with the goal of sharing North Carolina’s colonial past with the nation. This year, we celebrate 60 years of education, exploration, and inspiration in North Carolina’s First State Capitol! Stay tuned to our social media to learn more about how we will be celebrating this historic year! | Tryon Palace | Facebook

Women were in charge of many of our local tribal communities, and some Europeans didn’t quite catch onto that quickly. As we observe #NCAmericanIndianHeritageMonth, we celebrate the many contributions that have been made by North Carolina’s tribal communities. Last year, we were proud to host Dr. Nancy Strickland Chavis for our Community Class series to talk about this region’s indigenous history and how diverse cultures shaped the region. If you enjoy this short clip, you can watch all three of

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