Items

• Tryon Palace Grand Opening, 1959

  Captured during the grand opening of Tryon Palace in April 1959, Gov. Luther Hodges addresses an attentive crowd in New Bern, NC.
• Capturing a Momentous Event

  A bustling crowd of photographers at the opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, capturing the historic revival with enthusiasm and precision.
• Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Tryon Palace

  Gov. Luther Hodges and May Gordon Latham Kellenberger participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC, in April 1959, marking a significant historical event.
• Tryon Palace Opening Day, 1959

  A distinguished gathering on the steps of Tryon Palace during its grand opening in April 1959, featuring May Gordon Latham Kellenberger, Gov. Luther Hodges, and a guest, celebrating a momentous occasion in New Bern, NC.
• Opening Day at Tryon Palace, 1959

  May Gordon Latham Kellenberger and Gov. Luther Hodges join guests entering Tryon Palace during its grand opening in April 1959, marking a significant moment in New Bern, NC's historical preservation efforts.
• Opening Day at Tryon Palace, 1959

  A bustling crowd gathers for the grand opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, capturing a moment of local history and community excitement.
• Opening Ceremony at Tryon Palace, 1959

  A group of dignitaries bow their heads in a solemn moment during the opening ceremony of Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina, April 1959.
• Opening Ceremony at Tryon Palace, 1959

  Historical photo capturing the opening ceremony of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959. Distinguished guests listen attentively to a speaker.
• Opening Day at Tryon Palace, 1959

  Attendees gather at the grand opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, showcasing mid-century fashion and excitement in the community.
• Opening of Tryon Palace, 1959

  Attendees gather in the council chamber during the opening ceremony of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, capturing a moment of historical significance and community pride.
• Signing Event at Tryon Palace, 1959

  A man signs documents at Tryon Palace during its grand opening in April 1959, captured in a well-appointed historical setting.
• Tryon Palace Opening Ceremony, 1959

  Ribbon-cutting ceremony with May Gordon Latham Kellenberger and Gov. Luther Hodges at the grand opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, marking a significant event in local historical preservation.
• Historic Encounter at Tryon Palace

  Gov. Luther Hodges and a guest engage in conversation during the grand opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959. A moment captured in the ornate setting, reflecting the event's significance.
• Opening Day at Tryon Palace

  May Gordon Latham Kellenberger and Gov. Luther Hodges engage in conversation at the grand opening of Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC, April 1959, capturing a moment of historical importance.
• Opening Day at Tryon Palace, 1959

  Distinguished guests gather at the grand opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, showcasing period attire and the community's engagement.
• Opening Day at Tryon Palace, 1959

  Black and white photo capturing a lively moment during the opening event of Tryon Palace in April 1959, featuring elegantly dressed attendees in New Bern, NC.
• Protest at Clark's Drug Store, New Bern

  Historical photo capturing a protest outside Clark's Drug Store in New Bern, NC, with individuals holding signs advocating for civil rights and consumer boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement in March 1960.
• Moments of a Movement

  Two powerful images depict key moments during civil rights sit-ins at New Bern, NC. Top shows participants at a segregated lunch counter; bottom captures a planning session.
• March for Justice in New Bern

  A group of determined civil rights demonstrators march past a Christ Episcopal Church along Middle St. in New Bern, NC, captured during a protest against segregation at local businesses.
• Quiet Defiance at the Lunch Counter

  This photo captures a sit-in protest at a segregated lunch counter in New Bern, NC, where African American individuals peacefully read and sat in protest for civil rights in March 1960.
• Strategy Session During a Sit-in

  A historical photo capturing two men discussing strategies during a meeting at City Hall, New Bern, NC, reflecting the civil rights movement's profound local impact.
• Sit-In at Kress 5&10

  Historical photo capturing a civil rights sit-in at Kress 5&10 in New Bern, NC in March 1960, showing protestors at the counter and a "Closed" sign displayed.
• Moments of Defiance: New Bern Sit-In

  This historical photo captures a sit-in at a segregated diner, Kress 5&10, in New Bern, NC, highlighting the civil rights struggle of the 1960s as activists peacefully protest racial segregation.
• A Moment at Clark's Drug Store

  Patrons seated at the soda fountain counter inside Clark’s Drug Store, New Bern, NC, capturing a typical scene from the civil rights sit-in era.
• Civil Rights Demonstration 1960

  Historic photo capturing a civil rights protest in New Bern, NC, showing a crowd gathered in peaceful protest for desegregation.