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Bennett Place Historic Site, Durham

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On April 17, 1865 Major General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Joseph Eggleston Johnston met at the home of James and Nancy Bennett to put an end to a war that had cost America more than 670,000 lives (approximately 620,000 and 50,000 civilian).

On April 26, 1865 an agreement was reached which surrendered more than 89,270 Confederate soldiers making this the largest surrender of the American Civil War.

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  • We were in Durham and in search of an interesting and outdoor activity. When we entered the welcome center we were greeted by our eventual guide Fred. He offered a brief overview prior to showing... 
    We were in Durham and in search of an interesting and outdoor activity. When we entered the welcome center we were greeted by our eventual guide Fred. He offered a brief overview prior to showing...  more »
  • 07/08/22 - My Daughter-in-Law took us here, I have to say, I didn't know anything about the Bennett Place, but I took away some great history, I only knew about the surrender at Appomattox, Virginia.....  more
    07/08/22 - My Daughter-in-Law took us here, I have to say, I didn't know anything about the Bennett Place, but I took away some great history, I only knew about the surrender at Appomattox, Virginia.....  more »
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  • The Bennett Place Historic Site is a must visit for locals and tourists alike. The historical significance of the location is not something that is really taught in schools, at least in New York, so it was a very informative visit for me. It was amazing to see so many historical artifacts inside the exhibit and they were different from what was at the History Museum in Raleigh, so I recommend a visit to both places for those interested in history. It has a nice little gift shop with unique items that are all well priced. The outside lawns are well kept and it’s a beautiful place to go for a walk, to bring your dog or even have a picnic. For me, the best thing about it was the worker who was there on the day I went. We spoke for hours about the history of the site as well as the history of North Carolina and the south. It was just a very informative and engaging talk with someone who had a lot of knowledge and was also interested in talking about the history of where I’m from. I could not recommend visiting this place enough and also want to encourage people to engage with the staff and volunteers; you’ll get a lot more out of the experience if you do.
  • A nice little museum with lots to offer in such a small space. Free, suggested donation five dollars. Factual account of the surrender of 90 thousand confederate troops, ending the Civil War. Monument and period buildings. Picnic tables and nature trails. Truly a hidden gem of Durham.

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