Bentonville Battlefield

Visit Bentonville Battlefield

The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the last full-scale action of the Civil War in which a Confederate army was able to mount a tactical offensive. This major battle, the largest ever fought in North Carolina, was the only significant attempt to defeat the large Union army of Gen. William T. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865.

Plan Your Visit

Location and Hours

Bentonville Battlefield
5466 Harper House Rd
Four Oaks, NC 27524

Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays
Admission is free

Contact
910-594-0789
bentonville@dncr.nc.gov

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