Tryon Palace hosts filming of TV series ‘Sleepy Hollow’

NEW BERN — Tryon Palace visitors will get a sneak peek at FOX’s new series “Sleepy Hollow” as construction begins today for filming Monday and Tuesday of various scenes on the grounds.

Because all scenes will be filmed at night, this unique intersection between North Carolina history and the region’s growing film industry will not change operating hours or scheduled tours.

Scenes for “Sleepy Hollow” that are being filmed at the Palace will primarily take place in the eastern courtyard — between the outer and inner gates — and the smokehouse, located just behind the Kitchen Office.

Visitors should expect to see construction in these areas today, but access to all other areas of the Palace will be open as usual.

Additional film crews and related support will start arriving later today and parking in the Eden Street lot will become limited through Wednesday. 

Support for this project is provided in part by the N.C. Film Office and the Department of Cultural Resources.

Filming for “Sleepy Hollow” marks the first time Tryon Place has been used as the location for a major studio production.