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• Opening Ceremony at Tryon Palace, 1959

  A historical photo capturing the opening ceremony of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959, featuring a gathering of attendees and a military band.
• Tryon Palace Opening Ceremony, 1959

  Distinguished guests are greeted by Mrs. May Gordon Latham Kellenberger and NC Governor Luther Hodges at the grand opening of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, April 1959.
• 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.