Candlelight Christmas at Tryon Palace

A One of A Kind Experience!
​Historic Interpretations, Inc was pleased to be a part of the 35th Annual Candlelight Christmas Celebration at Tryon Palace: A New Bern Tradition and an interpreter's dream. Our Oak and Acorn tavern was centerstage with feasting, music, dancing and merriment over two Saturday's this December -- we entertained over 2,500 guests! 

The atmosphere was one of a kind, and there is nothing like this beautiful setting lit with only torches and candlelight. As the sun began to set you could ​see HI clad in their finest colonials reverencing one another for a lively dance. Inside our Tavern were games and feasting - a true Holiday delight. As the stars came out to shine, our singers serenaded patrons with carols from times long past. Inside the palace there was dancing and the docents and volunteers there did a wonderful job sharing a bit of theatrics and history with us. The evening ended with a wonderful black powder fireworks display.

We can't wait to go back next year!
Thank you to all the dedicated and talented volunteers that joined us.