Experience George Washington’s Mobile Headquarters during the American Revolution!

The Museum of the American Revolution’s First Oval Office Project is coming to Tryon Palace and will be open for tours from March 26, through 28. 

The First Oval Office Project is an inspiring handsewn, reproduction of General George Washington’s mobile headquarters that travelled with him throughout the American Revolution.  The reproduction encampment includes the sleeping and office marquee, dining marquee, baggage tent, camp bed, furniture, and more that were part of his mobile headquarters while commanding the Continental Army, as well as other tents for common soldiers in the Continental Army.  A team of interpreters from the Museum of the American Revolution will be on site to guide you and answer questions about his military life while on campaign. Tryon Palace will be the only site in North Carolina to host the First Oval Office Project during 2026.  It is a “do not miss event” for all ages!

This is a specialty tour and requires a separate ticket.

To facilitate school groups, general admission tickets are scheduled to begin Thursday and Friday at noon and at 10 A.M. on Saturday.

This event is funded by First Citizens Bank and the Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Fund.