Tryon Palace, in New Burn, North Carolina, was originally constructed between 1767 and 1770. The Georgian style buildings first served as a meeting place for the colonial assembly and a residence for the Royal Governor appointed by the King of England. In 1798, the main structure burned to the ground. The palace outbuildings remained in disrepair until the 1940s and 1950s when the palace was reconstructed from the original architectural plans. The current buildings, furnishings, and gardens represent the times of the Royal Governors.
