Mission & History
Tryon Palace’s mission is to engage present and future generations in the history of North Carolina from early settlement and development of statehood through the mid-twentieth century by collecting, interpreting and preserving objects, buildings, landscapes and events that enrich understanding of the making of our state and nation.
Our Core Values
- Commitment to mission
- Care, preservation, and security of collections and historic resources
- Audience-centered in our program development and delivery
- Excellence, integrity and adoption of best practices as our standard
- Responsibility and accountability for managing all resources
- Creativity and innovation in all our endeavors
- Dedication to telling inclusive history: one history/many stories
- Development of partnerships to maximize resources
- Collaboration for the benefit of our greater community
- Commitment to a sustainable environment
- Diversity in the workforce and in community outreach