Official State of North Carolina Facebook Page for Bennett Place State Historic Site.
The Bennett farmhouse was the site of negotiations leading to the largest surrender of the American Civil War.
The Bennett farmhouse was the site of negotiations leading to the largest surrender of the American Civil War.
Information
- Location:
- Durham, NC, 27705
- Phone:
- 919-383-4345
- Tues - Sat:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Events
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- TARHEELS: Soldiers of the Old ...
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Saturday, February 27 at 10:00am - Civil War Park Day
4409 Bennett Memorial Road
Saturday, April 10 at 9:00am - 145th Surrender Commemoration
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Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am - Planting the Fields
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Saturday, May 15 at 10:00am - Confederate Memorial Day
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Thursday, May 20 at 10:00am - Memorial Day Remembrance
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Saturday, May 29 at 10:00am - Union Occupation in the Carolinas
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Saturday, July 17 at 10:00am - Road to Secession
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Saturday, September 25 at 10:00am - Christmas in the Carolinas Dur...
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Saturday, December 11 at 10:00am
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Christmas in the Carolinas During the Civil War 2009Updated about 2 weeks ago
Joseph E. Johnston's GravesiteCreated about 2 months ago
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Bennett Place State Historic Site Take a look at our photos from last weekend's action-packed Christmas event! We roasted a pig's head, pressed fresh apple juice, and crafted great ornaments!
A living history event depicting Christmas in the North Carolina During the Civil War.
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Bennett Place State Historic Site Greetings fans of Bennett Place State Historic Site! Please note that our old e-mail addresses (firstname.lastname@ncmail.net) expire at the end of this month. If you need to reach one of us, use firstname.lastname@ncdcr.gov. Our site-wide e-mail address is bennett@ncdcr.gov. Thanks for supporting Bennett Place -- as always, we look forward to hearing from you!
Bennett Place State Historic Site The Christmas standard "Jingle Bells" was originally written in 1857 by James Pierpont, who later served with the First Georgia Cavalry during the Civil War. Here is the original arrangement on piano! Which version do you prefer: present day or 1857?
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James Pierpont - 1857: Jingle Bells is a song that we evidently were born knowing. Who hasn't heard a three-year old, or even a two-year old child attempt this simplistic tune at Christmas. In all truth, ...
Bennett Place State Historic Site Take a look at the Herald-Sun's coverage of our Christmas event this past weekend! A great time had by all.
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By Monica Chenmchen@heraldsun.com; 419-6636DURHAM -- The rainy weather dampened a second hog roast in the front yard of the Bennett Home this weekend, but the hog's head from Saturday was on full display ...
Bennett Place State Historic Site Please join us for our event this weekend! We'll be host to living historians celebrating "Christmas in North Carolina During the Civil War. Click the link below to see what's planned!
NC Cultural Resources Newsroom » Bennett Place Presents “Christmas in the Carolinas During the Civil
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Cultural News from Around the State of North Carolina
Bennett Place State Historic Site Site friend @Jim Schmidt has written a blog post about General Sherman's 1865 Notre Dame commencement address! Check it out via the link below.
Notre Dame in the Civil War: Perform Bravely the Battle of Life - William T. Sherman and the 1865 No
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A blog chronicling the research and writing of my forthcoming book, "Notre Dame in the Civil War: Marching Onward to Victory" (The History Press, 2010)
Bennett Place State Historic Site Take a look at the link below for Channel 14's coverage of some recent artillery safety training that Bennett Place staff members participated in. There's a great video as well as an informative write-up!
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Historic weapons come to Camp Lejeune | News 14 Carolina is dedicated to providing local news and information that’s important to you in the Triangle, Sandhills, Charlotte and Greensboro.
Bennett Place State Historic Site Are you a teacher who's unable to schedule a Bennett Place field trip due to budgetary restrictions? Or perhaps you're simply so far away as to make a visit infeasible. Either way, we offer an alternative in our Traveling Trunk! It's filled with reproduction artifacts, such as costumes, a lantern, and a candle mold,... as well as Bennett Place educational programming. Please contact us if you're interested.
Bennett Place State Historic Site The Civil War Round Table of Durham, NC meets at Bennett Place on the fourth Thursday of every month, but will be meeting early in November to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving. At 7:00PM on 11/19/2009, they'll be listening to Mr. Ernest Dollar speak on Union Troop Movements in 1865 Durham. Join us for what's sure to be a fascinating lecture!
Time:7:00PM Thursday, November 19th
Location:4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, NC 27705
Bennett Place State Historic Site Bennett Place staff members John Guss and Jeremiah DeGennaro participate in an artillery training exercise.
Length:1:30
Bennett Place State Historic Site For our friends in the Triangle, be sure to check out the great Bennett Place article in Fifteen501 magazine, available now!
Steve Johnston's grave at Greenmount Cemetery in Baltimore, MD
Bennett Place State Historic Site NC Historic Site state employees are required to be certified in Black Powder Weapon Safety.
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