Tryon's+Palace


 * Tryon's Palace **

**The Battle of Alamance**
 * Tryon's Palace is the governor's residence that was completed in 1770 in newly designated capital of New Bern. Tryon Palace rivaled any government building in the British Empire. The British were in charge of the colony and it was to be the seat of power. Tryon's Palace was to be an honor to the British Amerians. Tryon brought to the colony his own architect, John Hawk. John employed both North Carolinians and craftsman from other colonies for the fine i ﻿ nterior woodwork. Most of the fine carved features came from England. The most important decoration was the carved  Arms of George lll. Arms of George III was the offical symbol of the king's authority that was put into place above the front door of the Tryon's Palace. That is one reason critics throughout the backcountry disliked Tryon and his palace. Tryon's Palace had three floors and servants which worked in the basement storerooms. Official business pf the colony was conducted on the first floor. **

** ﻿﻿Governor Tryon was assuming that the Regulators would rise again.Fanning joined him with a few Orange Country soldiers. **