Tryon Palace – Hawks Allée

The Hawks Allée at Tryon Palace is named after John Hawks, the architect of the original Palace. This stunning garden was created in 1961, following the completion of the Latham Garden and the Palace’s reconstruction in 1959. The Allée serves as the endpoint of an axis extending from the west door of the Stable Office through the Latham Garden. This picturesque area features four marble statues that represent the seasons, along with a terra cotta statue at its southern end, all of which were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Francis DuPont, descendants of John Hawks. However, when we visited in 2025, the terra cotta statue (other than its feet) was missing.

Since 2017, the garden has transformed into a vibrant pollinator prairie, blooming for ten months each year with perennials such as purple coneflower, milkweed, and black-eyed Susans. This creates a haven for both wildlife and visitors.

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Resources

Tryon Palace – Hawks Allée Webpage

Tryon Palace Facebook

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