Community Calendar

Tryon Palace is excited to once again host the artwork of popular photographer and beekeeper Deana B Marion to the North Carolina History Center.  We will be showcasing a new exhibit of her photography of pollinators – bees, butterflies, and insects on a variety of flowering blooms.  Her photography technique is macro photography with amazing detail!

The exhibit will also include video clips of activity at her beehives.

This exhibit is FREE and available to the public during our posted business hours at the North Carolina History Center.

Artist's Exhibit Description
The collection of macro images of bees and blooms in their native environment celebrates the art of nature, the beauty and wonder God created in the bees and blooms. The colorful images showcase the features of the small natural world as photographed in blooming trees and flower gardens. 

The plight of pollinators, their value to our food supply, and the causes for their declining population are receiving national attention, with pollination by honeybees responsible for one-third of our food and nearly $20 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States. Deana B understands the issues are extremely important and has witnessed the alarming population decline firsthand. 

Deana B’s macro photography commenced in the 2002 with weekend classes taught by Barbara Brundege through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, along with numerous workshops where she was encouraged to “get closer, get closer.” She gained tremendous insight from a mentorship with Barbara focusing on enhancing the images to capture the intricate features of flowers with bees. Since 2010, she has specialized in photographing bees on blooms in exquisite detail at a distance of several inches. 

This unique body of images focus upon the beauty of bees in nature, all different but sharing a common theme, with attention to microscopic level features, use of color, and position of  blooms.

Join The Carteret Community Sunshine Band on Friday night May 29, 6:30PM at Fort Macon for our 2026 spring concert!

The concert will feature a variety of music from traditional band pieces and marches to lighter selections and familiar tunes. Our group is made up of musicians from many different backgrounds who simply share a love of playing music and bringing it to our community.

Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Bug spray is also recommended!

Open every Saturday, April 11 - November 28th. The Onslow County Farmers Market connects local farmers & ranchers, food producers, and artisans with the community. Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods (including gluten free options), honey and handmade artisan products.

We accept SNAP/EBT and SUNbucks. We participate in NC Farmers Market Nutrition program providing produce to eligible WIC families and seniors.

Join us for the annual Kayak and SUP Event, a thrilling event where participants race through scenic waters to raise funds for veterans. Enjoy a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the spirit of giving back. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, Barbeque lunch, refreshments and dessert.

Tryon Palace is excited to once again host the artwork of popular photographer and beekeeper Deana B Marion to the North Carolina History Center.  We will be showcasing a new exhibit of her photography of pollinators – bees, butterflies, and insects on a variety of flowering blooms.  Her photography technique is macro photography with amazing detail!

The exhibit will also include video clips of activity at her beehives.

This exhibit is FREE and available to the public during our posted business hours at the North Carolina History Center.

Artist's Exhibit Description
The collection of macro images of bees and blooms in their native environment celebrates the art of nature, the beauty and wonder God created in the bees and blooms. The colorful images showcase the features of the small natural world as photographed in blooming trees and flower gardens. 

The plight of pollinators, their value to our food supply, and the causes for their declining population are receiving national attention, with pollination by honeybees responsible for one-third of our food and nearly $20 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States. Deana B understands the issues are extremely important and has witnessed the alarming population decline firsthand. 

Deana B’s macro photography commenced in the 2002 with weekend classes taught by Barbara Brundege through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, along with numerous workshops where she was encouraged to “get closer, get closer.” She gained tremendous insight from a mentorship with Barbara focusing on enhancing the images to capture the intricate features of flowers with bees. Since 2010, she has specialized in photographing bees on blooms in exquisite detail at a distance of several inches. 

This unique body of images focus upon the beauty of bees in nature, all different but sharing a common theme, with attention to microscopic level features, use of color, and position of  blooms.

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.

Join us on May 30, 2026, as our USCT 35th Regiment reenactors honor a powerful chapter in American history, the commemorative anniversary of the Bureau of United States Colored Troops (USCT) and the bureau’s presence in New Bern, North Carolina.

During the Civil War, New Bern became a place of refuge and opportunity for formerly enslaved people seeking freedom. It was here that many African American men stepped forward to serve in the USCT, courageously fighting for the Union and for the promise of liberty.

This is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the USCT through storytelling and live campsite demonstrations.

This event is FREE to the public!

Join Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens for the United States Colored Troops (USCT) Commemorative Anniversary as we celebrate the founding of the North Carolina Bureau of Colored Troops and the bureau’s presence in New Bern, and the brave men who served. This educational event, featuring our renowned 35th USCT Interpreter Regiment, will be free to the public. Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR).

This family-friendly celebration will allow visitors to explore a Civil War encampment with costumed interpreters dressed in replica uniforms of the 35th USCT who first mustered at the New Bern Academy. Our interpreters, including direct descendants of USCT soldiers, will give demonstrations on camp life, cooking, military drills, and firearm handling. Local author and historian Dr. David Cecelski will give a keynote address on Abraham Galloway’s advocacy for enslaved people, pushing for the American Civil War to become a fight for liberation and not just the preservation of the Union. Cecelski is a native of Carteret County and a co-recipient of the N.C. Literary and Historical Association’s Christopher Crittenden Memorial Award.

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Please join us as we celebrate New Bernian Gertrude Sprague Carraway's legacy. On Saturday, May 30th, 2pm, the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a North Carolina Highway Marker at the corner of 3rd Ave and Broad Street followed by a reception. Our guest speaker is Nelson McDaniel, Historian who will speak on the Gertrude Carraway, an educator, prolific journalist and the driving force behind the reconstruction of Tryon Palace. BUT that is not the whole story - join us to learn more. This is an American 250! event.