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Visiting Tryon Palace New Bern North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina’s Tryon Palace is a mansion that was formerly called Governor’s Palace and was the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British governors of North Carolina from 1770 to 1775. Located in New Bern, NC the palace was often at the center of state occasions and hospitality. The residence was seized by American Patriot troops in 1775. Shortly after the state capital was relocated to Raleigh in 1792. The palace garden span 16 acres and are marvelous.Today, the palace is a state historic site. Continue reading Visiting Tryon Palace New Bern North Carolina

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Discovering Topsail Island and Surf City, North Carolina

Come with us as we explore Topsail and Surf City, NC looking at the beaches, WWII missile towers, Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, shark teeth fossils and seashell collection. If you have not been to the North Carolina coastline you should. We love it there and spend a lot time explore the great cities along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Continue reading Discovering Topsail Island and Surf City, North Carolina

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My surprise at this Civil War battlefield

I had no idea the surprise I would find about my family history that day. It was a nice summer’s day, we were driving from the Outer Banks to Raleigh, North Carolina. We approached a sign saying, “Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, next exit.” Having some extra time before our airplane took off, we took the exit onto the country road to see the battlefield. I didn’t know much about this Civil War battle and how I was personally connected to it. Continue reading My surprise at this Civil War battlefield

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