Bennett Place State Historic Site

The Bennett Place Historic Site contains a reconstructed farmhouse, kitchen house, and smokehouse where surrenders concluded the American Civil War in 1865.

At this farmhouse, Confederate General Joseph Johnston surrendered his army to Union General William Sherman, marking the largest Confederate surrender of the Civil War.

The site holds public ceremonies during key dates to commemorate the historical negotiations between Union and Confederate forces during the spring of 1865.

Visitors can explore the reconstructed buildings, interpretive center, and watch orientation films about the surrender negotiations from Tuesday through Saturday.

The Unity Monument, erected in 1923, stands 40 feet tall at Bennett Place and symbolizes the reunification of the United States after the Civil War.

Location: Durham

Website: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/

Website: http://nchistoricsites.org/bennett

GPS coordinates: 36.02917,-78.97556

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50