2015 Annual Report From the Foundation 2015 Annual Report The Annual Report is published to acknowledge the generosity of y all measures Tryon Palace has been Tryon Palace’s primary supporters and to Bsuccessful over the past year. Volunteers, highlight achievements from the previous patrons, donors, and staff have played key year. This publication is available to all those roles in that success. Our mission is clear who have supported Tryon Palace through and compelling as we tell the stories of our the Tryon Palace Commission and the past that are essential to the foundation of Tryon Palace Foundation. our future. Democracy requires an informed people and the political maturity that comes © Tryon Palace 2016. from a knowledge of the past. We can be Funding, printing costs, and related postage proud of our patriotic contributions to this for this publication have been provided critical need. by the Tryon Palace Foundation. For With a dynamic new Executive Director more information about the Tryon Palace now in place, the future looks even brighter. Foundation: A lengthy and thorough process brought us the talents and leadership of Lee Johnson. Lee’s analytical and management skills Web: www.tryonpalacefoundation.org coupled with his vision are great assets. Building on our strengths, including our Email: [email protected] strong support system and attendance, Lee is committed to expanding the programs Phone: 1-800-767-1560 offered at Tryon Palace. He is particularly interested in a more thorough approach Mail: Tryon Palace Foundation P.O. Box 1007, to the importance of our experience during the and early New Bern, NC 28563 nationhood. While maintaining our colonial story, there is ample opportunity to give added About Tryon Palace attention to this later period. Our contributions to the emerging and new nation Tryon Palace, located in New Bern, NC, are deserving of full narration. In addition, our location on two beautiful rivers is part of the Office of Archives and lends itself to interpretation of maritime and fluvial history, as well as a greater History, an agency of the emphasis on the natural history of the area. All of these facets will help to broaden Department of Natural and Cultural our audience. Interestingly, the gift of Clermont several years ago opens a host of Resources. Tryon Palace is one of North possibilities for these new programs. Carolina’s most significant historic sites. It is the home of the Governor’s Palace, Our story is William Tryon. It is also , , James North Carolina’s first colonial and first state Davis, Minutemen and African American patriots from Harlowe. It is John Lawson capitol, and includes historic buildings, and the richness of our natural environment. There is so much more to tell and gardens, and the North Carolina History audiences want to hear those stories. Center, which revolutionizes the visitor Having passed through a period of transition, it is truly an exciting time to be experience through use of the latest associated with this site. Standing on the shoulders of great leadership from the past, interactive technology. The History Center Tryon Palace, and its Commission and Foundation—supported by loyal volunteers, includes galleries, a performance hall, the donors, and staff—are eager to accept new challenges as we serve the people of our museum store, and a waterfront café. state and nation. Thank you for all that you contribute to this mission. Tryon Palace’s mission is to engage present and future generations in the history of Sincerely, North Carolina from early settlement in Nelson McDaniel 1710, the development of statehood, and President, Tryon Palace Foundation into the mid-20th century. It is dedicated to collecting, interpreting and preserving objects, buildings, landscapes, and events that enrich understanding of the making of our state and nation.

Tickets and visitor information are available at Tryon Palace, 529 S. Front St., New Bern, NC. For directions and further information about special events, programs or group ON THE COVER tours, employment and more, visit www.tryonpalace.org or call (800) 767-1560. Two monarch butterflies perch on a flower outside Tryon Palace’s Mary Kistler Stoney Flower Garden off Pollock Street.

2 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT From the Commission

he year 2015 was a great one for Tryon Palace. With the hiring of a new executive director, the 70th anniversary of the Tryon PalaceT Commission, increased volunteer hours and visitation, there was plenty to be proud of last year. Accomplishments arose early in the year with the reintroduction of the authentic 18th-century Blacksmith Shop to Tryon Palace’s menu of living history offerings in early spring. A visitor favorite, the shop is a place where they can learn about the blacksmiths of the 18th century and watch one of our skilled blacksmiths craft items like cooking utensils, candlestick holders, hooks, and much more. In addition to the Blacksmith Shop, Tryon Palace continued to add more programming for visitors of all ages that helped drive attendance throughout the year, including a record-breaking month in July, with a 23-percent increase in visitation over the previous July. A wildly popular Easter egg hunt on the South Lawn, Behind-the-Scenes tours of the gardens and costume shop, WWI Weekend, and the MumFest Kickoff Concert on the South Lawn were just some of the new events and programs for 2015 that drew thousands of new visitors to Tryon Palace. Once again Tryon Palace also had the good fortune of hosting the annual PepsiCo shareholder’s meeting in May, which brought executives and shareholders from around the world to the site. The 2015 annual meeting coincided with the 50th anniversary of the formation of PepsiCo and we are thrilled to be a part of the PepsiCo tradition. Crucial new hires were also key in making 2015 such a great year for Tryon Palace, including our Director of Collections Alyson Rhodes-Murphy and Executive Director Lee Johnson. Alyson and her team were busy throughout the year managing Tryon Palace’s extensive collection as well as honoring the past through excellent exhibits like “Rebuilding Tryon Palace” and “Celebrating Tryon Palace.” “Celebrating Tryon Palace” commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Tryon Palace Commission and the 5th anniversary of the opening of the North Carolina History Center—both tremendous milestones. A native North Carolinian, Lee Johnson took over the helm of Tryon Palace in October 2015 and brought with him expertise in management, communications and, perhaps most importantly, a love for North Carolina’s history, Tryon Palace, and its mission. Under Lee’s guidance, and with the exceptional staff and more than 700 volunteers, Tryon Palace is well positioned to grow and flourish. In the coming years I look forward to seeing Tryon Palace continue its reputation as one of the premier historic sites in our great state while evolving to meet the challenges of the future.

Sincerely, William Cannon Chairman, Tryon Palace Commission

TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Volunteer Support Continues to Grow at Tryon Palace Student Volunteers Help Increase Support Base to 731 People

ith each and every year the level of volunteerism at Tryon Palace continues to grow as new volunteers join the ranks of the diverse and dedicated volunteer base. In 2015, the Tryon Palace volunteer base grew to 731 volunteers and produced 30,429 hours of work, which representsW a value of $701,997. This growth equates to a 21-percent increase in the number of volunteers, 5-percent more hours worked, and an 8-percent rise in value over 2014. With an increase in the number of Tryon Palace volunteers and the need to ensure good customer service for our volunteers, the Tryon Palace Commission approved hiring a combined administrative office assistant and volunteer coordinator. In October 2015, Pam Stevens was hired to fill that position. Pam came to Tryon Palace with experience volunteering with MilitaryAppreciationDay.org and has now developed a relationship with our hundreds of volunteers at Tryon Palace. Also in 2015, Ashley Peralta was hired as a temporary employee to create and launch a Student Volunteer Program at Tryon Palace. Ashley was hired in August and recruited 32 student volunteers by the end of 2015, while also updating the policies for student volunteers in the future. Student volunteers have been from area elementary, middle, and high schools. Four of the first student volunteers are part of the Occupational Preparation program at New Bern High School. By partnering with the program coordinator, Ms. Anita Hardy, Tryon Palace received many more volunteers from other local schools. Student volunteers have helped in areas like the Pepsi Family Center, New Bern Academy Museum, gardens, administrative offices, Hay House, and security. In addition, there are numerous energetic and amazing student volunteers at special events like Candlelight, WinterFeast, All Hallows Eve, and Holiday Kickoff Weekend. The Tryon Palace volunteer base has greatly benefitted from the young energy the student volunteers bring. If you are interested in becoming a Tryon Palace volunteer, please visit www.tryonpalace.org/volunteer or call Pam Stevens at 252-639-3501.

4 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Ms. Marge Abenante Mr. Ralph Cochrane Ms. Tatiana Garcia Ms. Vicki Linley Mr. David Powell Mr. Ben Tilghman Ms. Diane Aber Ms. Jan Conaty Mr. James Garner Ms. Linda Little Mr. Jahsiree Powell Mrs. Gail Tilley Mr. Andy Acasio Ms. Regina Cook Ms. Liz Garner Mrs. Jean Lloyd Ms. Debbie Price Mr. Rob Timmel Ms. Joyce Alberton Ms. Amy Cooper Mr. Steve Gibbons Mr. David Loader Ms. Renie Queen Ms. Susan Trout Ms. Elaine Albright Mr. Larry Cooper Ms. Kenzie Giroir Mr. Gerardo Lopez Ms. Holli Quinn Ms. Carolyn Truluck Ms. Bea Alexander Mrs. Margaret Cooper Ms. Rickina Godette Ms. Abigail Lorentzen Ms. Nancy S. Ray Mrs. Jeannie Tyson Ms. Kay Amend Mr. Erwin Courtney Ms. Yoannie Gonzales Ms. Caitlin Lunsford Mr. Tom Reeves Ms. Leanna Tyson Ms. Julie Anderson Dr. Ruth Cox Mr. Don Gray Ms. Ashley Machado Ms. Amanda Rhodes Mr. Trey Tyson Ms. Lynn Anderson Ms. Crawford Mr. Bill Green Mr. Art Marini Ms. Linda Richardson Mr. Alex Umfleet Ms. Kathy Richey Mr. Chris Umfleet Ms. Teresa Risty Mrs. LeRae Umfleet Ms. Sharon Roach Mrs. Pat Umfleet 2015 Tryon Palace Volunteers Mr. Chad Roark Mr. Jim Vecchio Ms. Mary Ann Robertson Mrs. Marie Vecchio Ms. Cindy Robinson Mr. Antoine Vigier Mr. John Armes Ms. Angela Cromarty Mrs. Kathy Green Ms. Joan Marsh Ms. Treva Roguski Ms. Audrey VonDale Mr. Randi Arrington Ms. Linda Cummings Mr. Thomas Green Ms. Kathy Martin Ms. Kate Rosenstrauch Ms. Josie VonKrusie Mrs. Rebecca Arthur Mrs. Delle Curry Mrs. Megan Raby Mr. Bob Mattocks Mr. Kenneth Rowe Ms. Christie Wade Mr. Hayden Baer Mr. Sam Curry Ms. Judy Griffith Ms. Lee Ann McCabe Ms. Mary Rudbeck Ms. Alisha Wallace Mrs. Jennifer Baer Ms. Kristie DaFoe Mr. Chris Grimes Mr. Nelson McDaniel Mr. Austin Clough Ruiz Ms. Ashlee Walton Mrs. Judy Bailie Ms. Allayna Dail Ms. Jennifer Gudaitis Mr. Richard McGee Ms. Kathy Russman Mr. Ryan Warner Ms. Jeanne Ball Ms. Barbara Daly Ms. Lisa Gunn Ms. Meredith McKee Ms. Nanette Sanders- Ms. Meredith Warren Mr. Tom Balsanek Ms. Judy Damweber Ms. Tory Gunsten Colon Cobb Ms. Carol Waters Ms. Liz Balte Mr. Wesley Daniels Ms. Sue Gurley Mr. Tim McLear Ms. Natalie Sandoval Ms. Amy Weatherington Mr. Annis Barrington Mr. Wayne D’Arco Mr. James Gutai Mr. Buzz Mead Ms. Amber Satterthwaite Ms. Lindsay Mrs. Frances L. Barry Mrs. Terry D’Arco Ms. Mary Jo Hallam Ms. Dana Meadows Mr. David Schneider Weatherington Ms. Beth Beasley Ms. Sharon Davis Ms. Katherine Hampton Ms. Amy Melton Burgin Mr. Connor Seaton Ms. Rosa Weatherington Ms. Kamryn Beasley Mr. Nathan Dees Mrs. Lynne Harakal Mr. Alejandro Merizalde Mr. William Seaton Mr. John West Ms. Taylor Beasley Ms. Nancy Dell’Aria Ms. Lori Ann Harker Mr. Ryan Miller Ms. Rebecca Seegar Mr. Dale Wetterhahn Mr. Jan Beijer Ms. Carole Dempsey Mr. Drew Harris Ms. Genevieve Moeckel Mr. Jon Segal Mr. Jonathan Whatley Mr. Blake Belcher Ms. Gretchen Deters Ms. Hanna Harris Ms. Ann Miller Mooney Ms. Karen Segal Ms. Mary Kay Whelan Mrs. Brooke Belcher Mr. Cole Dittmer Ms. Mary Harris Ms. Faith Moore Mr. Chas Sharp Ms. Elise White Mr. Joshua Bell Ms. Miah Dix Ms. Suzanne Harris Ms. Sylvia Moore Mrs. Mary Silver Ms. Kelly Whitley Ms. Lois Bell Ms. Nancy Donahue Mr. Lud Hartung Ms. Stephanie Morgan Mr. Gary Simon Mr. Landon Wick Mr. Jerre Bennett Ms. Shannon Donnelly Ms. Charlene Harvell Ms. Pat Moser Ms. Valda Sinclair Mr. Brandon Williams Ms. Olivia Bennett Mr. Stewart Downey Mr. Joe Hayes Ms. Maryann Murphy Ms. Barbara Smith Mr. Larry Williams Mr. Karl Berberich Mr. Glen Druhot Ms. Brenda Heiberg Ms. Carrie Murray Ms. Caroline Smith Ms. Jennifer Wisener Ms. Alice Biello Mr. Andrew Duppstadt Ms. Tatum Henke Mr. Leo Nelson Mr. David Smith Mr. Bill Witherup Ms. Cassidy Bigham Ms. Barbara Dworak Mr. Jaquan Henry Mr. Noah Warren Nelson Mr. Greg Smith Mrs. Janet Witherup Ms. Deb Birenbaum Mrs. Jo Eckert Ms. Melanie Hickman Mrs. Pat Nelson Ms. Judy Smith Ms. Lorraine Wocel Mr. Anthony Blount Mr. Mark Eckert Ms. Cinda Hill Ms. Sharon Nelson Ms. Lisa Smith Ms. Florence Wootten Ms. Diane Blush Mr. Nelson Edmondson Dr. J.M. Hodges, Jr. Mr. Roger Noyes Mr. Marion Smith Mrs. Cheryl L. Wyatt Ms. Amanda Boone Ms. Penny Edwards Ms. Daena Hoey Ms. C.J. Oborn Mrs. Martha Smith Ms. Megan Yarborough Mr. Charles Boone Ms. Maggie Eller Ms. Kaitlyn Hohmeier Ms. Mary Anne Ohsol Ms. Holly Smolonski Ms. Joann Young Mr. Perry Bosmajian Ms. Monica Eller Ms. Mary Ann Horn Mr. Neil Oliver Mrs. Mary Ann Southern Mr. Ron Bowers Ms. Daphne Ellison Ms. Tara Howard-North Mr. Stephan Oliver Mr. Joseph (Jay) Spurr Mrs. Laurie Bowles Ms. Courtney Erwin Ms. Kendall Howell Ms. Jane Olstad Mr. Jacob Stain Mr. Raymond Bowles Mr. Jerry Eubanks Ms. Kelley Hudgins Mrs. Betty Orsega Mr. Gary Staley Ms. Sherry Bradbury Mrs. Shirley Eubanks Mr. Matthew Humphrey Mr. George Orsega Mrs. Marilyn Staley Ms. Holly Breton Ms. Alexia Everette Ms. Barbara Jackson Ms. Mickey Ostheimer Mrs. Alicia Stern Mr. David Briley Mrs. Shirley Fador Mr. Gordon Jameson Mrs. Carol Ostler Mr. Dick Stern Mr. Philip Briley Mrs. Katherine Fannin Mr. Elard (J. J.) Janssen Mr. Don Ostler Ms. Jan Stevens Mrs. Susan Briley Mr. Frank Fiederlein Mrs. Fabian Janssen Mr. Maurice Owens Ms. Pam Stevens Ms. Nicole Brooks Mrs. Joan Fiederlein Ms. Mary Jeffes Mrs. Paula Paganucci Mrs. Janet Stewart Ms. Destiny Bryant Mr. Bob Fiolek Mr. Adam Jellicorse Mr. Jeffery Palese Mr. Richard Stewart Ms. Sharon C. Bryant Mr. Robert Fish Mrs. Dee Jellicorse Mr. Christian Palmer Mr. Evan Stone Ms. Marcellina Bueno Mr. Charlie Fitzgerald Ms. Julia Jones Ms. Ginger Parnell Mr. David Stout Ms. Kim Burdine Ms. Megan Flinn Mr. Josh Keesecker Mr. Ben Parrish Mrs. Linda Stout Ms. Nancy Burfeind Ms. Deborah Florea Mr. Michael J. Keesecker Mrs. Jackie Parrish Ms. Lea Strand Ms. Deb Burrington Mr. Mitch Florea Ms. Candice (Candy) Mrs. Mary Parrish Ms. Tameya Strayhorn Mrs. Ceclia Butchin Mr. Lucas Flowers Kelly Mr. Bob Parry Mr. William Strickland Mr. Gabriel Butler Mr. Trent Flowers Mr. Bob Kingsbury Ms. Caroline Paul Ms. Susan Strihan Ms. Peyton Butler Ms. Susan Forbes Ms. Jennifer Knight Mr. Dick Peebles Mr. Tim Strihan Mr. Nicolas Cacopardo Mr. John Forrest Mr. Mark Knight Ms. Miriam Pellegrino Mr. Bob Sylvester Mrs. Hazel Campesi Mr. Mike Foster Ms. Te’Kayla Knockett Mr. Chris Peluso Mrs. Pat Talton Mr. Patrick Campesi Ms. Mary Jo Fox Ms. Doris Kosik Ms. Dawn Peluso Ms. Julie Taveirane Ms. Joey Carlton Ms. Kaye Frampton Ms. Pat Kruger Ms. Elizabeth Peluso Ms. Asya Taylor Ms. Cheryl-Lyn Chandler Ms. Brenda Fraser Ms. Irene Jacobi Kummer Mr. Matthew Peluso Ms. Carolee Taylor Ms. Shantia Chapman Mr. Tom Frey Ms. Vicki Lambert Ms. Ashley Peralta Mrs. Linda Taylor Ms. Lori Chase Ms. Charlotte Fuller Ms. Leslie Lambrecht Mr. Antonio Peri Mr. Malcolm Taylor Mrs. Hadley Cheris Mr. Elliott Fuller Mrs. Erin Langley Mr. Jasaji Perry Ms. Bettie Thomas Mr. Alton Chewning Ms. Gwen Fuller Mr. Jeff Langley Ms. Melissa Pinder Mr. Christopher Thomas Ms. Pat Chylko Mr. Edward Gagnon Mr. Keith Lee Mr. Robert Poe Mr. Del Thomas Ms. Betty Clarke Ms. Dierdre Gallagher Mr. Ralph Linley Ms. Maureen Post Mr. Tim Thompson

TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 5 The Year in Review Tryon Palace continued to grow in 2015 with increases in attendance, volunteers, and earned revenue. Below is a snapshot of how support from donors and staff worked together in their efforts to fulfill the Palace’s mission and laid the groundwork for another successful year in 2016.

Visitor Attendance Volunteer Hours

Number of volunteer hours worked at Tryon Palace by fiscal year.

RECORD BREAKING EVENTS

Denotes total visitation at Tryon Palace by calendar year.

Annual Funding Sources for Tryon Palace Operating Expenditures (FY 14-15)

The 35th annual Candlelight Celebration marked a record-breaking year for Tryon Palace in 2015. Combined attendance for both nights marked a 28% increase over the previous year, and more than 500 visitors Tryon Palace Workforce beyond the previous record set in 2008.

36% Amount WinterFeast’s contribution to Tryon Palace increased from 2012, the fundraising oyster roaster’s inaugural year, to 2015. In 2015, Tryon Palace’s largest annual fundraising event sold 529 tickets and raised Number of people (full time, seasonal/temporary, and volunteers) working at Tryon Palace on a fiscal year basis. more than $17,000. (*Numbers available through 12/31/2015)

6 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT From the Director ew beginnings. While the saying may be cliché, it rings true for both myself and for Tryon Palace. After assuming my position as Executive Director in October of 2015, I immediately went to work. NIt was important for me to understand the vision of its creators, where things stood in relation to that vision at the end of 2015, and where our emphasis should be placed in 2016 and the years to come. What I found was a dedicated collection of staff and volunteers, and a strong wellspring of support from the Tryon Palace Commission and the Tryon Palace Foundation. The Palace appeared well- positioned for growth. The trend lines for visitors, financial stability, infrastructure improvements, and creative and professional programming were positive. However, I soon realized that there were many maintenance, preservation, and facility projects that are either urgent or will become so in the near future. I have considered the options and resources available to me and the Palace and have begun immediate action to address the most pressing needs. I have also implemented a staff reorganization. During my initial due diligence period I discovered certain smaller departments within the organization were not receiving the support they deserved. I have combined the staff into five major Branches: (1) Education, Exhibits & the Visitor Experience (2) Public Affairs, Marketing & Special Events (3) Operations & Maintenance (4) Grounds & Gardens (5) Administration The objectives are to promote teamwork and collegiality, emphasize efficiencies, and empower managers and team members to better utilize their expertise without excessive micro-management from the top. I also wanted to provide the staff with greater freedom to create and improvise. I think you will see demonstrable progress on our priorities and in fulfillment of our mission as this new organizational structure matures. We are also going to place enhanced emphasis on telling the stories of our American patriots who occupied Tryon Palace and New Bern during the American War of Independence, and from which our first governments and assemblies prepared North Carolina for war. This part of our history will be reflected in the daily interpretation on site as our historians and interpretive staff develop new themes and provide a deeper context for our visitors. This new emphasis will honor those who fought for our freedom and helped to create not only our great state of North Carolina, but also the of America. Each of you are a part of that historical legacy. It is a proud tradition of service in the cause of freedom and liberty. My goal is to remain faithful to that tradition and ensure that Tryon Palace remains strong and viable for generations to come. Sincerely, Lee Johnson Executive Director, Tryon Palace

Tryon Palace Foundation Ex Officio Members Mrs. Julia Jones Daniels — Ex Officio Members 2015 Board of Directors Mr. William C. Cannon, Jr. — Secretary Attorney General Mrs. Merrie Jo Alcoke Commission Chairman Ms. Michelle DeLapp Dr. William M. Downs Mrs. Anne H. Bradford Dr. Kevin Cherry, Ph.D. — Deputy Mrs. Christine J. Greene Secretary Susan W. Kluttz, Dr. James B. Congleton, III Secretary of Archives and History Mrs. Katherine C. Haroldson — NC Department of Natural and Mr. Bernard George Mr. Lee Johnson — Tryon Palace Financial Officer and Treasurer Cultural Resources Mrs. Cille B. Griffith Executive Director Ms. Olivia Holding Commissioner Steve Tyson Mrs. Susan King Hackney Mrs. LeRae Umfleet — Foundation Mrs. Carole Beasley Kemp Commissioner George S. Liner Mrs. Katherine C. Haroldson Secretary Treasurer Ms. Carolyn C. Maness Mayor Dana E. Outlaw Dr. Jim M. Hodges, Jr. Mr. Pender R. McElroy Mr. Lee Knott Tryon Palace Commission Mrs. Harriet E. Mills Members Emeriti Dr. Gordon B. LeGrand 2015 Board of Directors Mrs. Stephanie Quinn Morris Mr. Hugh Cullman Mr. Joseph P. Logan Mr. John C. Bircher, III Mrs. Hope E. Newton Mr. Robert Dick Douglas, Jr. Mr. Robert L. Mattocks, II Ms. Leigh Bleecker Mrs. Karen Rand Mrs. Elinor Hawkins Mr. Nelson B. McDaniel — Mr. Jack P. Brinson Mr. Thomas L. Southern Mrs. Ella Ann Holding President Mr. William C. Cannon, Jr. — Mr. Jonathan Taft Mrs. Betty Debnam-Hunt Mr. B. Perry Morrison, Jr. Chairman Mrs. Jeannie Tyson Mr. George Allen Ives, Jr Mr. James W. Norment — Mr. Chris Carroll Mrs. Barbara Reynolds Valentine Mrs. Anne Latham Johnson Vice President Dr. J. Kenneth Chance Mr. John A. J. Ward — Rev. Monsignor Gerald L. Lewis Mr. Daniel M. Roberts, IV Mr. Darren B. Clark Vice-Chairman Mr. Bob Mattocks Mrs. Karen Segal Dr. James B. Congleton, III — Mr. Stephen Zaytoun Mr. Phil Swink Mr. Allen N. Trask, III Assistant Financial Officer and Mr. Joseph Zaytoun Mr. John A. J. Ward Treasurer

TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 7 2015 Donations, Gifts, and Support for Tryon Palace Individual Donors Dr. Richard D. Grady Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Southern Mr. and Mrs. Edmund T. Knott* * Indicates donors that have given to Tryon Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Guzzo Mr. and Mrs. Willis R. Stevens* Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Leoni* Palace for more than 10 consecutive years. Mr. and Mrs. F. Borden Hanes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Tait* Ms. Carolyn C. Maness Mr. and Mrs. John O. Haroldson Mrs. Patricia S. Talton* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McClay $15,000 + Dr. J. M. Hodges, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Hubert G. Tolson, III* Mrs. Rozanne B. McCotter Mr. Hugh Cullman* Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Holding, Sr. Ms. Cynthia L. Turco* Mr. and Mrs. Billy McLawhorn Ms. Olivia B. Holding* Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ward, Jr.* Ms. Shirley K. Midyette $5,000 - $14,999 Mrs. Betty Debnam Hunt Ms. Helen H. White Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. James C. Miller Dr. James B. Congleton, III* Dr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Kelling, M.D. Mrs. Wilhelmina D. Muther* Dr. and Mrs. Gordon B. LeGrand $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kemp, III* Mrs. Karen H. Norman Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Mattocks, II* Mr. and Mrs. Wallace R. Banks Monsignor Gerald L. Lewis* Mr. and Mrs. James D. Panton Mr. Nelson B. McDaniel* Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Barclay, Jr. Mr. Joseph P. Logan Dr. and Mrs. Graham A. Barden, III Mr. and Mrs. Ben W. Parrish* $1,000 - $4,999 Mrs. Linda C. Lore Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Bell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Johnie G. Robinson Dr. and Mrs. James C. Lorentzen Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Bell, III Mr. Loren M. Rogers and Mrs. Val Martin Mr. and Mrs. William J. Austin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. MacDonald, Jr. Mr. Edward A. Blunt Dr. Walter R. Secosky Mrs. Margaret M. Bagg Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. MacNaught* Capt. (Retired) Jo A. Carlton Mr. and Mrs. William Sherratt Mrs. Natalie S. Baggett* Mr. and Mrs. Abbot McClintic Mrs. Elizabeth C. Clarke* Dr. and Mrs. Wright D. Shields Mr. and Mrs. Dallas O. Blackiston Mr. and Mrs. Pender R. McElroy Dr. Franklin G. Dill Mr. and Mrs. Nathan R. Skipper, Jr.* Ms. Leslie L. Bleecker Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Gilmore* Dr. and Mrs. John G. Steel Dr. and Mrs. S. Joseph Buff* Mr. and Mrs. James W. Norment Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Gorman Mr. Thomas S. Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cannon, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Norris, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. John R. Griffin, Jr. Mrs. Susan L. Hammer Mr. Kenneth L. Capps Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Overby, Jr. Dr. Gregory Gunsten Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Tilley Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Chance* Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Pelletier, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hackney Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Tyson, Jr. Mr. I. Alan Craig Former Governor Beverly Perdue Mr. and Mrs. George E. Halyak* Mr. and Mrs. Jon D. Valentine Dr. Andrew Davidson* and Mr. Robert W. Eaves Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Hawkins* Mr. and Mrs. John A.J. Ward* Ms. Emily M. Davidson Mrs. Linda G. Perriello Mr. Harris P. Huddle Ms. Ila Grey M. White* Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dill Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Rand* Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Jones Dr. and Mrs. E. Newsom Williams* Mr. and Mrs. Rick Edwards Mr. and Mrs. William B. Rivenbark Mr. and Mrs. Greg Keagy Mr. Thomas R. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Fiederlein* Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Segal Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Kellum* Mrs. Merrie Jo Alcoke

8 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Mr. Stephen K. Zaytoun Capt. (Retired) and Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Spencer E. Zimmerman Mrs. Herbert O. Burton* Mr. and Mrs. James W. Comer Donors Giving for 20+ Years Dr. and Mrs. Ted F. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cook Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Ashford, Jr. $100 - $499 Dr. and Mrs. Victor W. Bustard Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Corby Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Chance Mrs. Jennie K. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Victor W. Butchin* Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cornwell Mr. Hugh Cullman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alcock Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Campbell Ms. Constance Cowling Dr. Andrew Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Alderson Ms. Georgia B. Campion Mr. E. B. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Lyle K. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Cap Mr. William Coxe and Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kemp, III Mr. and Mrs. Billy T. Allen* Mr. and Mrs. William B. Carleton Mrs. Patricia A. Mora-Coxe Monsignor Gerald L. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Carlson Mrs. Anne Prince Cuddy Mrs. Betty R. McCain Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Alterman Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Curry Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Morris, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Amsler Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Carraway Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Curry Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Rand Ms. Julie Anderson* Ms. H. Carter Mrs. Jane P. Dagnon Honorable and Mrs. Julius A. Rousseau, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Anderson Mr. William J. Choyke and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dalton Mrs. Patricia S. Talton Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Angus Ms. Linda L. Leslie Mr. Andrew R. D’Angelo Mrs. Dora W. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Anton Mr. and Mrs. Gary H. Clemmons Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Daughtry Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ward, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Archie Sgt. Maj. and Mrs. Michael J. Closterman Mr. and Mrs. James T. Davis, III Mr. and Mrs. John A.J. Ward Dr. and Mrs. John P. Arrowood, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin L. Collier, II* Ms. Emma Katie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Arthur Dr. William J. Ash and Mrs. Gwendolyn E. Luke Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Ashford, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph A. Ashton, III Ms. Beth F. Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Austin Ms. Kimberly S. Ball Mrs. Carolyn M. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Barg Mr. John L. Barnes and Ms. Katie A. Sprang Ms. Laura Barnes Mr. and Mrs. William T. Barnett Mrs. Penny R. Barnhill* The Honorable Brent Barringer Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bateman Mr. and Mrs. John A. Battista Mr. and Mrs. John C. Baucom, Sr. Mrs. Sallie H. Baxter Mrs. Carol Becton Mrs. Penelope M. Bender Mr. and Mrs. V. Allen Bender, III Dr. and Mrs. Joel Berberich Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Beuerman Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Bidwell Mr. John C. Bircher, III Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Blair, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Blais* Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Blythe* Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bolen Mr. and Mrs. Link Bonforte Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Bonina Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bracken Dr. and Mrs. William D. Bradford* Mr. George M. Brake, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Briley, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brinkley Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Brock Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brock Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brodbeck Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gary Burchell Ms. Nancy L. Burfeind Mr. Donald L. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Burrows

TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 9 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Harris* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig F. Hartung* Mr. and Mrs. Greg P. Hatem Ms. Nancy P. Haywood Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hines Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Hobbins Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Hoff Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hoffman Mr. Josiah Hoffman and Ms. Susan Dillard Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hoffman* Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hogg, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Holmes, III Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Holzberger Mrs. Anne E. Horner* Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Horrell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Howard Mr. and Mrs. Anthony S. Howe Mr. and Mrs. James Howell Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Hudak Ms. Kelley A. Hudgins Mr. and Mrs. Elliott W. Hudgins, III Mr. and Mrs. James L. Davis Mrs. Katherine Fannin Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Giersch* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Debolt Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Farrar Mrs. Trudy Glaser Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Deichmann Mrs. James Ficklen, Jr.* Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Godwin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hunt, III Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. DeMars Mr. and Mrs. Jay M. Figueroa* Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W. Goforth Mr. and Mrs. J. Randal Hunter* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Dill Mr. and Mrs. James W. Findley Mr. Clifton R. Goodwin Dr. and Mrs. David M. Hurst Dr. and Mrs. Lynis Dohm Mrs. Carolyn T. Fish* Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ipock* Mr. and Mrs. Neil E. Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Gormley Dr. and Mrs. Leslie N. Ipock Ms. J. Eileen Dove Mr. and Mrs. John S. Flowe Mr. and Mrs. William D. Green* Mr. and Mrs. Carroll G. Ipock, II Ms. Dorothy N. Dove Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Fortenbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Gerard M. Greene Mr. and Mrs. George A. Ives, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Gene Foster Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Greenlaw Ms. Diana James Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dricks* Ms. Jo Ann Frank* Dr. and Mrs. O. Drew Grice Ms. Dee J. Jellicorse Mr. Patrick D. Dunleavy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Freemon Mr. John L. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Dunton Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fretwell Mr. and Mrs. David L. Griffith Mr. Linwood C. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dyer Mr. Howard Furnas, III Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Griffith Dr. Virginia S. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dzioba Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Futrell, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gunhus Mr. Rowland S. Johnson and Ms. Elizabeth B. Eisele* Ms. Marianne Gallaher Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Haines Ms. Judith L. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. John J. Elliott Mr. Edmund Gant Ms. Margaret Hall Mr. and Mrs. William C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Emory, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roddy Garris Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Epperson Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Gault* Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Harakal Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jones Ms. Kathryne M. Evans Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Gibbs* Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Hardison Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kafer Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Ewan Mr. and Mrs. William J. Gibney* Col. (Retired) and Mrs. Dennis M. Harke Mr. and Mrs. Joel G. Kaplan Donations for Specific Brunswick County Master Gardener The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar Mr. Ed Gagnon Events and Programs Volunteer Association Mr. Hugh Cullman Mr. Edmund Gant (These are restricted gifts that were to be Ms. Sharon C. Bryant Curtis Blake Photography Mr. Bernard George used exclusively for a specific need, special Dr. and Mrs. S. Joseph Buff Dan Cameron Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gibbons event, or program.) Cabarrus County Community Mr. and Mrs. James L. Davis Gourmet Gift Baskets The Accidental Artist Foundation Dr. Franklin G. Dill Grandfather Mountain Mr. and Mrs. Craig Allen Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cannon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dill Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Guzzo Alpacas of the Crystal Coast Carolina Coastal Classrooms, INC. Reverend Erlinda Dobson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hackney AlphaGraphics Carolina Creations Mr. Victor Dove Hand Smocked Kid’s Clothing Amos Mosquito’s Carolina Panthers Community Relations DP Jewelry Designs Mr. and Mrs. F. Borden Hanes, Jr. Applebee’s Bar & Grill - Morehead City Carolina Publishing Associates East Carolina University Hanna House Bed & Breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Barclay, Jr. CarolinaEast Medical Center Edward Jones Investments – Mr. and Mrs. John O. Haroldson Dr. and Mrs. Graham A. Barden, III Chesnutt, Clemmons & Peacock Kevin D. Page Historical Halifax Restoration Bear Essentials Chinaberry Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Rick Edwards Association, Inc. Beaufort Historical Site Clam Digger Inn & Restaurant Ella Ann L. & Frank B. Holding Hodge Podge Stitches/Miss Lilly’s Mrs. Carol Becton Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub Foundation Dr. J. M. Hodges, Jr. Beer Army CLively Folk Art Emerald Isle Business Association Ms. Olivia B. Holding Bendi’s Magnetic Jewelry Coastal Childrens Clinic Fancy Needle Home Builders Association of Craven & Mrs. Mary C. Bennett Coastal Pediatric Dentistry Fidelity Charitable Pamlico Counties Bern Bear Gifts Coastal Vein and Vascular First Citizen Bank & Trust Company Hotlocks Salon & Spa Ms. Leslie L. Bleecker Coldwell Banker Willis - Smith Fisher Stores, Inc. Ioanni’s Grill The Estate of Ms. Isaphine Braley Dr. James B. Congleton, III Fisherman Creations, Inc. J&D Crafts Mr. P.J Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Freemon Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Jacobs

10 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Mr. M. Keith Kapp Mr. Patrick O. McCullough Ms. L. Mae Kaseman* Ms. Susan B. Medina Mr. and Mrs. George E. Kean Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Merriman Mr. and Mrs. Terence J. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Miannay Mr. Steven C. Kelly Mr. Michael Mikhail Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Bascom E. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Harold B. Kernodle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mills Mr. Jere Kersnar and The Honorable and Mrs. L. Walter Mills Mrs. Cheryl L. Smith Mr. Robert Milner and Ms. Antoinette E. King Mrs. Joanne Friedman Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kirkland Mr. Claude J. Minter Mr. and Mrs. Rennold L. Klawson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Mitchell* Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Klebaur Mr. and Mrs. William C. Monk, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klecker Ms. Ann Miller Mooney* Mr. and Mrs. Lee Knott Dr. George H. Moore, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Knox Mr. and Mrs. Barry G. Morlock Mrs. Elizabeth W. Kopliner* Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Morris, Jr.* Dr. and Mrs. Hervy B. Kornegay Mr. and Mrs. James E. Morris* Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kunz* Mr. Ralph T. Morris Mr. and Mrs. William T. Lamm, III Mr. and Mrs. B. Perry Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Ross W. Lampe* Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morrison, Jr. Mrs. Mary Anne Lane Mr. Daniel E. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. William R. Lankenau Mr. Timothy C. Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Larimer* Mrs. Jeanne M. Julian Dr. and Mrs. Harry V. Lassiter, Jr.* Mr. Chester L. Nails, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Latham, Sr. Mrs. Linda H. Allind Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Lifer Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Lilly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. Norton Mr. and Mrs. Arnold H. Litteken, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nosal Mr. and Mrs. Warren G. Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Rick Oborn Mrs. Janet MacLaren Mr. and Mrs. Steve O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Mansfield* Mr. and Mrs. David A. O’Connell Mrs. Martha Marble Ms. Barbara S. Odderstol Mr. Patrick W. Marriott Dr. and Mrs. David C. Oliver, Jr. Ms. Linda Marsal Mr. and Mrs. Zachary W. Orman Ms. Virginia A. Mattern* Mr. and Mrs. George T. Orsega Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Mattocks* Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Outland Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. McAden* Mr. Dana E. Outlaw Mrs. Betty R. McCain* Maj. Gen. (Retired) and Ms. Sara A. McConnell Mrs. Hugh R. Overholt* Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. McCotter, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Overman Ms. Judith McCrudden Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Paolino Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. McCulley Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Parker, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Johnson North Carolina Zoological Society Mr. William Richardson Tierra Fina Reverend Laura Johnson New Bern Tours Robinson and Stith Insurance Ms. Jane Townsend Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kemp, III New Bern Woman’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Clint D. Routson Trader Construction Company Knowledge of Christ Books & Gifts Nicholas Sparks Foundation Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant Trent Cadillac-Buick-GMC Krystal’s Treasures Mr. and Mrs. James W. Norment Mr. Michael Schachter Ms. Charlotte Truette Mrs. Barbara Lee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Norris, Jr. Screamin’ Peacock Dolls Tryon Palace Shops Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leiendecker North Carolina Museum of Art Sea Classics Trading Mrs. Ruth G. Tyler Monsignor Gerald L. Lewis North Carolina Symphony Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Segal U.S. National Whitewater Center Mr. Joseph P. Logan Ocean Inspired Jewelry Dr. and Mrs. Wright D. Shields UBS Donor Advised Fund/ MassMutual Outback Steakhouse - Morehead City SnapDragon Way Cool Toys National Philanthropic Trust Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Mattocks, II Maj. Gen. (Retired) and SOS Global Express, Inc. Urethane Innovators, Inc. Commissioner Theron McCabe Mrs. Hugh R. Overholt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Southern Uwharrie Bank Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. McCotter, Jr. Mr. Kevin Page Southern Hospitality Concierge Walt Disney World - Mr. Nelson B. McDaniel Pamlico County Historical Association Service, Inc. Community Relations Mr. and Mrs. Pender R. McElroy Mr. and Mrs. James D. Panton Capt. J.J. Spurr Mr. and Mrs. John A.J. Ward Ms. Susan B. Medina Mr. and Mrs. Ben W. Parrish Stampers Jewelers Wheel of Fortune Midtown Olive Oil Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Peacock Stand Up Outfitters Mr. and Mrs. Greg A. Wilkinson Mr. Michael Mikhail Mrs. Linda G. Perriello Mrs. Linda J. Staunch Mr. Thomas R. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Miller PotashCorp Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Mrs. Merrie Jo Alcoke Minges Bottling Group, Inc. Mrs. Virginia W. Powell Hicks & Hart Women’s Club of Cypress Landing Mitchell Hardware Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Prescott Mrs. Patricia S. Talton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Wooten Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morrison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. E. Knox Proctor The Thomas B. & Robertha K. Coleman Mr. Stephen K. Zaytoun Nautilus Wealth Management, LLC Quinn Evans Architects Foundation, Inc.

TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 11 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Y. Parker, Jr. Fancy Needle Capt. J.J. Spurr Ms. Becky Patton 2015 Grants Fisherman Creations, Inc Stampers Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Paul Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Mr. Ed Gagnon Stand Up Outfitters Ms. Mary T. Paulik Foundation For The Carolinas Gourmet Gift Baskets Mr. James R. Sugg Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Peacock The Harold H. Bate Foundation, Inc. Grandfather Mountain The Accidental Artist Ms. Dawn L. Peluso Mariam and Robert Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth I. Peregoy Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Guzzo The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar Mrs. Mary A. Peterson Marion S. Covington Foundation Hand Smocked Kid’s Clothing Tierra Fina Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Phillips* North Carolina Community Hanna House Bed & Breakfast Ms. Charlotte Truette Mr. and Mrs. John D. Phillips Foundation, Inc. Hodge Podge Stitches/Miss Lilly’s U.S. National Whitewater Center Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pittman* The Winston-Salem Foundation Hotlocks Salon & Wellness Spa Mr. and Mrs. Irving J. Van Slyke, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Plaster Ioanni’s Grill Ms. Martha S. Vaughan Ms. Maureen Post J&D Crafts Walt Disney World - Community 2015 Gifts in Kind Knowledge of Christ Books & Gifts Relations Mrs. Virginia W. Powell Alpacas of the Crystal Coast Krystal’s Treasures Wheel of Fortune Mr. and Mrs. George E. Powers* Amos Mosquito’s Mr. and Mrs. Hiram J. Mayo Ms. Joyce D. Young Mr. and Mrs. E. Knox Proctor Applebee’s Bar & Grill - Morehead City Midtown Olive Oil Mr. and Mrs. Eric Raasch Bear Essentials Minges Bottling Group, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Rankar Beaufort Historical Site Donations Made to Mitchell Hardware Mrs. Jane L. Reel Beer Army Tryon Palace Collection North Carolina Zoological Society Mrs. Frances L. Reesman Bendi’s Magnetic Jewelry * Denotes Collections Society Member New Bern Tours Mr. and Mrs. John C. Reichenbach, Jr.* Bern Bear Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boesel New Bern Woman’s Club Ms. Laura Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boesel Mr. George M. Brake, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Van Allen Rice Nicholas Sparks Foundation Mr. George M. Brake, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Chance Ms. Linda J. Richardson North Carolina Museum of Art Carolina Coastal Classrooms, INC. Dr. James B. Congleton, III Mr. David T. Ritter and North Carolina Symphony Carolina Creations Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Gilmore* Mrs. Judith A. Wood Ocean Inspired Jewelry Carolina Panthers Community Ella Ann L & Frank B Holding Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robbins Outback Steakhouse - Morehead City Relations Foundation* Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Roberts, IV Mr. William Richardson Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Chance Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kemp, III* Mr. Kenneth D. Robinson and Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant Chinaberry Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Hiram J. Mayo Mrs. Shirley J. Thobe Mr. and Mrs. Steve Santino Clam Digger Inn & Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Rand* Mr. and Mrs. John A. Robinson Screamin’ Peacock Dolls Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub Mr. and Mrs. Steve Santino Mrs. Anna S. Robinson* Sea Classics Trading CLively Folk Art Mr. James R. Sugg Mr. Christopher S. Romano and SnapDragon Way Cool Toys Dr. James B. Congleton, III Mr. and Mrs. Irving J. Van Slyke, Jr. Mrs. Irene Balboni Southern Hospitality Concierge Curtis Blake Photography Ms. Martha S. Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. John Rosemond Service, Inc. Ms. Joyce D. Young Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rosenstrauch DP Jewelry Designs

12 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Honorable and Mrs. Julius A. Rousseau, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Routier Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Tellis In Remembrance: Donors In Memory of Jane Latham Mr. and Mrs. Clint D. Routson Mr. and Mrs. Joeseph Tello Who Passed Away in 2015 Dr. James B. Congleton, III Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rovins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Thomas Mrs. Nan Cullman In Honor of Nelson McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Rowe Ms. Barbara Thomas Mr. Robert G. Fish Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Mattocks, II Dr. and Mrs. J. Peter Rowlett, III* Mr. and Mrs. John C. Thomas Mr. Laurence A. McNellis Mrs. Linda G. Perriello Ms. Judy L. Rubes Mrs. Margaret D. Toms Ms. Elizabeth A. Midyette Mrs. Linda J. Staunch Ms. Loretta W. Ryder Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Torgersen Mrs. Nancy F. Morton Ms. Jane Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sanders Ms. Jane Townsend Dr. William S. Powell Mr. and Mrs. John A.J. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Savage Mrs. Ruth G. Tyler* Mrs. Jane L. Reel In Memory of Elizabeth Midyette Ms. Lorelei C. Schaffhausen Mrs. Barbara R. Valentine* Mrs. Anita Schenck Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Schaible, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Van Niel* Congressman Tim Valentine Mrs. Ruth G. Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Scheele Mr. and Mrs. Irving J. Van Slyke, Jr. Mr. James K. Williams In honor of Sahar Mikhail Mr. Joseph A. Schelke Mrs. Sophia M. Vann Mrs. Jo Carole Wilson Mr. and Mrs. James Schout Mr. and Mrs. Alan Vaughn Mr. Edmund Gant Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Schrader Mr. and Mrs. James J. Vecchio In Memory of Nancy Packer Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Schrenk* Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Von Dolln Honorarium and Dr. and Mrs. Wright D. Shields Lt. Col. and Mrs. Charles F. Schwab* Mrs. Katherine K. Walls* Memorial Gifts In Memory of William S. Powell Mr. and Mrs. David Schwerdtfeger Mr. and Mrs. J. Linus Walsh In Honor of William C. Cannon, Jr. Mrs. Virginia W. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sforza* Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Pender R. McElroy In Honor of Freda Pyron Ms. Mary Beth Simmelink Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Warren, Jr. Uwharrie Bank Brunswick County Master Gardener Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Simon Dr. and Mrs. James O. Warren In Memory of Gertrude Carraway Volunteer Association Mr. Lawrence A. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. David Watrous Ms. Susan B. Medina Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Sinning Dr. and Mrs. Alan D. Watson In Memory of J. Harold Talton Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Skrotsky* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Watson In Honor of Dr. James B. Congleton, III Mrs. Patricia S. Talton Mr. Gregory F. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nick Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Jacobs In Honor of Pat Talton Lt. Col. (Retired) and Mrs. John L. Smith Mrs. Dianne B. Weaver* In Honor of Cille Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leiendecker Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood H. Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weimann Ms. Jane Townsend In Honor of LeRae Umfleet Mr. and Mrs. Stewart H. Smith* Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Weller In Honor of John and Katherine Haroldson Pamlico County Historical Association Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. West Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Jacobs In Memory of Tim Valentine Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Spaziante Mr. and Mrs. Mark White In Memory of Marybelle Hollowell Chesnutt, Clemmons and Peacock Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Staley Dr. and Mrs. Donald R. Whitley Chesnutt, Clemmons and Peacock Dr. James B. Congleton, III Ms. Nancy R. Stallings Ms. Karen Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. Terry Startsman Mr. and Mrs. Greg A. Wilkinson* In Memory of Katie Hood In Memory of Jo Carole Wilson Mrs. Linda J. Staunch Mr. and Mrs. Joshua W. Willey, Jr. Chesnutt, Clemmons and Peacock Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kemp, III Mr. and Mrs. Mack A. Storrs Mrs. Martha T. Williams Mrs. Linda J. Staunch Mr. and Mrs. John W. Strobl Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams Mr. Corwin Strong Mrs. John C. Williams Connect Your Future to the Past with a 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Studstill Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Willis, III Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Sugg Mr. and Mrs. Linwood F. Willis Donation to the Tryon Palace Foundation Mr. James R. Sugg Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Willner Mr. and Mrs. N. Dallas Sutton, Jr. Mr. William F. Wilson and Mr. Philip H. Swain Mrs. Elinor H. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Switzer Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey R. Wood Visit us online at Call us at Mr. and Mrs. Alexander L. Taggart Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Wooten www.tryonpalacefoundation.org or 1-800-767-1560 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Tait Ms. Lorraine T. Wretne email [email protected] Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm C. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Julian P. Yates Mrs. Dora W. Taylor* Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Yeager STAY CONNECTED #tryonpalace Mr. and Mrs. William W. Taylor Ms. Claudia J. Zink

TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 13 2016 Events and Exhibits Gardens of North Carolina Tryon Palace Foundation Preview Plant Sale* Free Exhibit Open through Aug. 14 Thursday, Oct. 6 This spring, come see an exhibit on the gardens Fall is for planting! Pick up your own ornamental and landscapes of North Carolina. From kitchen kale, flowering asters, or mums for your fall and gardens to farms and flower beds to early winter garden before the plant sale opens to the landscaping, North Carolina is home to many public. Each year Tryon Palace’s Fall Heritage Plant iconic landscapes. Visitors will learn about the Sale offers foundation members an early opportunity history of gardening and how historic site garden to purchase plants grown locally and in our nursery interpretation has changed in this new exhibit. yard. The sale opens to the public Oct. 7-8. Open daily in the Duffy Exhibition Gallery, located in the North Carolina History Center. Autumn in the Gardens Oct. 7-9 Military Appreciation Day Visit the Tryon Palace gardens and grounds for free Monday, May 30 during Mumfest weekend. Thousands of mums will In honor of those who served our country over be on display in our gardens along with a variety the years, and those who still do, Tryon Palace will of fall blooming plants. Free garden admission; offer free admission to all active duty and military interior tours require the purchase of a ticket for veterans with the presentation of their military ID nonmembers. or proof of service. Discounted admission will be given to accompanying family members. All Hallows’ Eve* Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fife and Drum Summer Camp* Ghouls, ghosts, and witches are taking over Tryon Monday, June 20-Friday, June 24 Palace! Bring the kids dressed in their favorite Musicians were an important part of the costume and get into the Halloween spirit with 18th-century military, and you can become a part friendly ghosts, crafts, games, spooky stories, and of of that tradition this summer at the Tryon Palace course, candy! While wandering the haunted grounds Fife and Drum Corps youth camp. Participants you’ll encounter friendly ghosts. Designed for ages will learn from experienced instructors the basics 12 and under, the brave children who attend “All of reading music, scales and rudiments, marching, Hallow’s Eve” will receive candy and toys by trick-or- history, and tunes that will prepare them to join the Stanly-Spaight Duel* treating the different characters located around the Saturday, Sept. 3 site, play games, and make take-home crafts. The Glorious Fourth On Sept. 5, 1802, a prominent New Bern lawyer Monday, July 4 met his political rival, a former state governor, in a Veterans Day Enjoy the anniversary of the birth of America at lethal duel on the streets of New Bern. Step back Friday, Nov. 11 Tryon Palace with historical interpreters, games in time to an era where a man’s personal honor was Free admission for all active duty and military and crafts for all ages, exhibitions, and a live his most cherished quality and any incursion on veterans with the presentation of their military ID, reading of the Declaration of Independence on this prized value could result in fiery and violent with discounted admission for immediate family the Palace steps. This free event also includes a retribution. Watch the drama unfold before your members. performance by the Fife and Drum Corps and free eyes in a gripping reenactment of this fateful day. access to the Palace gardens. The fun continues Come early and enjoy the gardens before a special Candlelight * at night with a special ticketed event at the North performance by Tryon Palace’s Fife and Drum Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Carolina History Center that includes music, food, Corps kicks off the event at 4 p.m. This famed North Carolina tradition returns to and waterfront views of the fireworks. Tryon Palace in 2016 with ornate decorations Fall Festival* and cheerful holiday vignettes illuminated by Richard Dobbs Spaight (exhibit) Saturday, Sept. 24 the magical glow of candlelight. Join costumed Aug. 27 to Jan. 8 Families and children of all ages will enjoy characters in the Governor’s Palace, Stanly House, This free exhibit in the Duffy Gallery will focus on interactive crafts and activities during the Fall Dixon House, and the Commission House as each the first native-born Governor of North Carolina, Festival at Tryon Palace. Craft activities and home is brought to life. Also be sure to catch the his contributions to New Bern, the formation of demonstrations designed for the entire family will circus acts, fire eating, acrobatics, and black powder the United States, and his legacy in serving the be held throughout Tryon Palace and the North fireworks in celebration of the holiday season. Revolutionary cause and during North Carolina’s Carolina History Center. Teachers are invited early statehood. to attend Fall Festival free with identification WinterFeast: Oysters, Brews, and Comfort Foods and receive a complimentary One Day Pass that Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 Civil War Living History Weekend* includes access to the Governor’s Palace, North Dive into a table full of hot, steamy, oysters, sample Aug. 13-14 Carolina History Center, 16 acres of gardens, and your favorite winter classics prepared by local The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to four historic homes situated around the palace. chefs, and wash it all down with delicious brews. life during Tryon Palace’s Civil War Living History This annual ticketed event marks the Tryon Palace Weekend held at the New Bern Academy Museum. Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year. The Academy and Tryon Palace’s South Lawn will be home to reenactors, artillery, and infantry *Tryon Palace Foundation members receive free or demonstrations throughout the weekend. discounted admission

14 TRYON PALACE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Caring for the Collection The Tryon Palace Collection offers one of the most import opportunities for Tryon Palace to preserve North Carolina’s history for future generations to enjoy. Diverse and varied in the different kinds of items it contains, the Tryon Palace Collection includes paintings, photographs, statuary and furniture. These delicate artifacts tell our story today, but the continuation of that story requires a skilled and multifaceted staff that maintains, preserves, and conserves these precious items. In addition to the Tryon Palace collections staff, a number of volunteers contribute their time and talents to preserving the collection. Below are just a few of the steps our staff and volunteers took in 2015 to protect your love and investment in North Carolina’s history.

Volunteer Sue Gurley cleans one of the Italianate statues in the Hawks Allée.

Conservation specialist Richard Baker repairs the frame on a Nathaniel Dance painting from 1768 for exhibit in the “Child’s Play” toy exhibit from Dec. 2015.

Left photo: Registrar of collections Kristie DaFoe reassembles the four-poster bed inside one of the second floor rooms in the Dixon House during a cleaning project in 2015. Middle photo: Stone conservator James Robertson tests different mixes to repair the front steps of the Governor’s Palace. Right photo: During his time on site, James Robertson also worked to repair one of the urns behind the Governor’s Palace and reattach it to its base after the urn was knocked over.

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Fall in love with handcrafted items from the Blacksmith Shop when you visit the Tryon Palace Museum Store. Plus, you will find artwork from local artisans, fine foods, an array of books, heritage plants, and more. As always, Tryon Palace Foundation members receive a 10-percent discount in the Tryon Palace Museum Store and the Craft and Garden Shop.

The Museum Store is open seven days a week inside the North Carolina History Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Tryon Palace Museum Store | 529 South Front St., New Bern, NC | 252-639-3532