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Bennett Place State Historic Site
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NameBennett Place State Historic Site
Brief DescriptionSite of the Largest Surrender of the American Civil War
TypeAttraction
CategoryDurham North Carolina Historic Site
DescriptionOn April 26, 1865 General Joseph E. Johnston and General William T. Sherman met at the Bennett Farm to finalize the surrender of Confederate soldiers still active in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. It was the largest surrender of the American Civil War. The Bennett Farm has been reconstructed with guided tours daily, and special living history events and lectures throughout the year. The Visitor Center has a museum gallery with original Civil War artifacts and personal belongings of the Bennett Family, theater which shows the short film "Dawn of Peace", research library, and a gift shop. Nature trails and picnic tables are also located on site.
Address4409 Bennett Memorial Road
CSZDurham, North Carolina 27705
Websitewww.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.net
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Last Updated6/6/2008
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*****We just happened to stumble across Bennett Place while traveling through Durham. Terific historic site and Visitor Center. We were not aware of how important this little farm was in the scope of America's history. A MUST SEE!!Male between 26 and 5503-13-08
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