Community Calendar

Join us for a parade from the North Carolina History Center to Tryon Palace via Metcalf St. and Pollock St. followed by a ceremony celebrating the 251st anniversary of the New Bern Resolves with access to the Palace grounds until 11am.

The New Bern Resolves constitute a significant chapter in the history of the American Revolution, reflecting the growing discontent of the colonies with British rule and their bold steps toward self-governance. As one of the earliest documented calls for solidarity among the colonies, the New Bern Resolves laid the groundwork for broader revolutionary movements. In addition to inspiring other communities in North Carolina to adopt similar measures, the New Bern Resolves helped galvanize support at the First Continental Congress, that convened in Philadelphia from 5 September to 26 October 1774.

In the event of inclement weather, the Parade will be cancelled and the celebration will be moved inside to the Harrison Center at 311 Middle Street with limited seating.

This event will be fun for all ages! If you or someone you know is a fan of United States, North Carolina, or military history, this event will be the perfect way to spend your Saturday. Come celebrate and learn about some of the many military groups throughout history at the North Carolina History Center. Several military reenactment units from Tryon Palace and across the state will be onsite representing military history from the Revolutionary War through World War II.

A FREE lecture event presented in partnership with The English-Speaking Union, Colonial NC Branch in celebration of Veterans Day.

Steve Taylor is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, serving from 1975 until 2003. He was a helicopter pilot and spent two tours in Marine Helicopter Squadron One – also known as HMX-1 – which is the Marine squadron tasked with flying the President, Vice President and other dignitaries. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a pilot during the Regan administration. He returned to HMX-1 in 2000 and was the commanding officer and presidential helicopter pilot for George W. Bush from 2001 until 2003. Steve will speak about his experiences flying the president and particularly about his experience surrounding the events of 9/11/2001.