Historic Stagville is a State Historic Site that preserves the remnants of the one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. The Bennehan-Cameron family owned approximately 30,000 acres of land, and enslaved about 900 people on that property. Stagville is dedicated to interpreting the lives, families, culture, and work of enslaved people on the Bennehan-Cameron plantations.See Stagville State Historic Site and all Durham has to offer by arranging your trip with our Durham day trip planning website.
Historic Stagville is free and open to the public with guided tours at 11, 1, and 3 on Tuesday-Saturday. Call in advance for groups, field trips, or private tours.
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Stagville State Historic Site reviews
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The tour has been VERY interesting. Our guide on that day has just substituted the usual guides and in the beginning he was obviously not really happy about that fact. During the visit we have been...
The tour has been VERY interesting. Our guide on that day has just substituted the usual guides and in the beginning he was obviously not really happy about that fact. During the visit we have been... more »
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Stagville brings history to life from the lens of the slave. For the history buff, student, family, and tourist, it gives insight into life on one of the largest plantations in NC. The buildings...
Stagville brings history to life from the lens of the slave. For the history buff, student, family, and tourist, it gives insight into life on one of the largest plantations in NC. The buildings... more »
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Stagville provides a window into an important chapter in North Carolina history. This exhibit centers the experiences of enslaved men and women on the largest antebellum plantation in the state. While self-guided tours are allowed, I would recommend a guided tour. It's only $2 for adults and $1 for children. It was phenomenal. I could have listened to our guide all afternoon. She gave historical context, shared compelling stories and patiently answered questions. Be sure to check the schedule for the tour-times. I reached out to confirm the tour was happening.
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If you want to enjoy this, you must pay the tour(just $2) We did the tour by ourselves because we didn't make it on time. With the tour, you are able to go inside the buildings, which are locked, and learn about the history of this place. I will come back to get in one.
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