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At the June 20 Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation board meeting, Chairman Bob Mattocks presented Susan Moffat-Thomas, Swiss Bear Executive Director with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award for her extended career in downtown revitalization, preservation and for her service on […]
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12th: ArtWalk Downtown presented by the Craven Arts Council and Gallery, 308 George St. For details call 252-638-2577. 12th: ArtWalk reception with featured Artist Janet Dixon at Carolina Creations Fine Art and Contemporary Craft Gallery. For details call 252-633-4369. 12th: ArtWalk at
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‘Fresh from the Past: Food and Culture in Eastern North Carolina’ Held Saturday, July 13 Tryon Palace continues 2nd Saturdays on July 13with “Fresh from the Past: Food and Culture in Eastern North Carolina.” Foodies and history buffs alike will be treated to a
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Although I’m not an artist, I’ve become an art enthusiast and supporter. Before I became friends with local artist and graphic designer, Lisa Bisbee, a few years ago, I attended and wrote about many arts related events around town. At that time,
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4th: New Bern’s Fourth of July Celebration, Lawson Creek Park, presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation. For details call 252-639-2902. 4th: Celebrate Independence Day at Tryon Palace, 9:00am – 3:00pm. For details call 252-639-3500. 4th: 4th of July Freedom Festival, starts:
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Tryon Palace will celebrate Independence Day with costumed interpreters, a performance by the Fife and Drum Corps, a live reading of the Declaration of Independence and free garden admission on Thursday, July 4. In 1783, North Carolina Governor Alexander Martin became the first
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The community of James City, North Carolina, located between New Bern and Havelock in Craven County, will proudly celebrate their 150th Anniversary on July 5-7, 2013. The general public is invited to take part in the celebration! The celebration will begin with
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Historical Correspondence Donated to Tryon Palace Collection Photo Caption: This certificate was awarded to Hannah M. Gaston on July 1, 1823 for excellence and “successful exertions” in the subject of Geography. Hannah was one of two daughters born to William Gaston and his
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7pm A one-act play by Antuan Hawkins and EJ Stewart Food plays a part in every major event of our lives – from the beginning of life to the end, both in celebration and in sadness. In
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Do you want to Jonkonnu? Tryon Palace’s popular 19th–century African American interpretive performance group with hold workshops for those interested in joining the troupe. Workshops will be held on Tuesdays from June 18 to August 6. Men, women, and children are invited
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