Stanly-Spaight Duel Reenactment
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Event Details
On September 5th, 1802, a prominent New Bern lawyer met his political rival, a former State Governor, in a lethal duel on the streets of New Bern. Step back in time to an era where a man's personal honor was his most cherished quality and any incursion on this prized value could result in fiery and violent retribution. Watch the drama unfold before your eyes in a gripping reenactment of this fateful day. Come early and enjoy the gardens before a special performance by Tryon Palace's Fife and Drum Corps starts off the event at 4:00 p.m. In the event of rain, performances will be moved into the North Carolina History Center's Cullman Performance Hall.
Stanly-Spaight Duel Reenactment
Phone : (252)514-4900 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : info@tryonpalace.org
Web: www.tryonpalace.org
Reenactments
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Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
Tryon Palace was the 18th-century residence of the governor of the colony and state of North Carolina. The site 22 acres with 13 beautiful period gardens and three historic homes from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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