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 Confederate 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
For the summer months (June - August), guided tours are offered daily at 9:45 a.m.,11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Please note that for your safety and ours, tours are frequently time limited or cancelled during the excessive heat of the summer. We recommend attending the morning tours which are most likely to remain unaffected by heat advisories.
Guided tour fees:
- Children (0-2): free
- Youth (3-17): $1
- Seniors (65+) & Military: $3
- Adults (18-64): $4
Contact
984-250-1322
bennett@dncr.nc.gov