A gift to the Foundation not only maintains Tryon Palace’s beautiful and lavish period gardens for all to enjoy today, but grow and sustain them for future enjoyment.

Ways to support

The high-pitched shrill of the fife paired to the beat of drums can be experienced at Tryon Palace because of your support of the Foundation and our all-volunteer Fife & Drum Corps.

How your support helps

Tours of the Governor’s Mansion tell just one of the many stories of North Carolina presented by Tryon Palace and the NC History Center with your support of the Foundation.

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Your Membership Brings North Carolina’s History to Life

Our mission is to engage present and future generations in North Carolina’s rich history, from early settlement and statehood through the mid-20th century. We achieve this mission by collecting, interpreting, and preserving objects, buildings, landscapes, and events that enrich understanding of the making of our state and nation.

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