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Review & FAQ:
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What is Bennett Place State Historic Site?
- Durham’s Bennett Place State Historic Site is where the American Civil War’s largest surrender took place between General W.T. Sherman and General J.E. Johnston.
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Where was the surrender agreement signed?
- Negotiations took place and the surrender agreement was signed in the Bennett family home, which is preserved by the historic site, now a living history museum.
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What can visitors see at the Bennett Place visitor center?
- A visitor center on site shows a 17-minute film about the site’s history and houses the museum’s library, home to over 1,000 volumes of Civil War reference material.
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Are there outdoor facilities at Bennett Place?
- Picnic tables are located throughout the Bennett family farm.
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Are there trails at Bennett Place?
- Nature trails weave through forested areas that were once wheat and corn fields.
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, NC 27705, Phone: 919-383-4345
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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