Historic Sites

Bennett Place State Historic Site

State Historic Site where the Civil War ended in 1865 when Confederate General Johnston surrendered to Union General Sherman 17 days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Reconstructed farm house, outbuildings, interpretive center and museum.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. Durham, NC 27705
Phone
(919)383-4345
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Durham

Apr
11
Old Durham Historic Tour
May
16
Art Grows in Durham
May
23
Duke Homestead Herb, Garden and Craft Festival
May
27–31
Summer Jazz Festival/HBCU Summit Conference
May–Jul
28–11
American Dance Festival
May
30
Durham Rising
Jul
13
CrownBEAT
Aug
21–22
Bull Durham Blues Festival
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