WHAT: Bentonville Battlefield 160th Reenactment Media Day
WHEN: Thursday, March 13, 10-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site (5466 Harper House Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524) in the large tent behind the visitor center
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site will host a Media Day Thursday, March 13 at 10 a.m. prior to the site’s 160th anniversary reenactment. Event organizers and state officials will offer remarks about the significance of the anniversary and give an overview of the weekend’s activities. Several partner organizations will be present and available to talk to reporters about their role in the event. Other highlights include:
• Ribbon-cutting for the newly restored Harper House, which served as a field hospital during the battle
• Canon firing demonstration
• Refreshments provided by Johnston County Visitors Bureau
All media attending the Bentonville Battlefield reenactment (March 15-16) must have pre-approved credentials from the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Credentials may be picked up in advance on Media Day or at the information tent during the event. To register as a member of the media, please review the guidelines and complete the Battle of Bentonville Media Registration form.
To RSVP for Media Day, email terra.schramm@dncr.nc.gov
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.
The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov