Visit Bennett Place
Visit the simple farmhouse that was located between Confederate General Johnston's headquarters in Greensboro and U.S. General Sherman's headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina in April 1865. The two officers met at the home of James & Nancy Bennett, where they signed surrender papers for southern armies in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Today James Bennett's reconstructed farmhouse, kitchen, and smokehouse recall the lifestyle of an ordinary Southern farmer during the Civil War.
Location and Hours
Bennett Place
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
Durham, NC 27705
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and designated state holidays (link to state holidays)
Admission is free, tour fees apply
Guided tours offered at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00, weather and staffing permitting.
Guided tour fees:
- Children (0-2): free
- Youth (3-17): $1
- Seniors (65+) & Military: $1
- Adults (18-64): $2
Contact
919-383-4345
bennett@dncr.nc.gov