“Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective” brings North Carolina’s landmarks, people, events, wildlife, scenery, sports and its oldest university together in a special photography exhibition held Jan. 10-Feb. 22 at Tryon Palace’s North Carolina History Center.
“Hugh Morton’s photographs provide us with an intimate glimpse of North Carolina’s history and people that’s unlike anything else we’ve ever hosted at Tryon Palace,” said Richard Baker, acting collections manager for Tryon Palace. “By seeing the state through his eyes, we are able to tap into the human experience of what it meant to be a North Carolinian in the 20th century.”
This collection of Morton's photography spans across eight decades (1930s-2000s) and includes more than 80 photographs. Images include his various experiences as a photojournalist, soldier in the Pacific Theater during World War II and owner of the Grandfather Mountain tourist attraction in Linville. Morton’s images also reflect his life as a well-known figure in state government, conservationist, environmental activist, sports fan and prolific image-maker.
This free photography exhibition is on loan from the North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives of the Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For more information call (252) 639-3500 or visit www.tryonpalace.org.