Stanly-Spaight Duel Reenactment

Aug
17

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.

Dates, Location & Info

Date
Aug 17
Admission
$6 per adult, $3 per student; included with regular admission
Address
New Bern Academy Museum, 610 Pollock Street
Phone
(252)514-4900
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.tryonpalace.org

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