This is a small but incredible piece of Civil War history. For a suggested donation of $2-3/person and flat walking paths, its a very accessible site to visit. Its not often you get to walk the same path General Sherman took to surrender. I definitely recommend this quick stop while traveling through Durham

Great place to hang out with family and friends. They have plenty of sitting areas and a nature trail. Old sites and memorial houses to look at

Loved it.very informative. I am glad to still see these places are still around. The staff was very knowledgeable.

Staff members were very professional,helpful and knowledgeable about this historical site. We were greeted warmly. The entire area is immaculately kept clean. Bathrooms were open and very clean. Plenty of parking and lunch tables to have a lunch at and enjoy the scenery .

Nice place to see a relatively unknown event in American history (which shouldnt be unknown!).

Such a great historical place. Plenty of parking and you can tour at your own pace. Was amazed being here where this event took place.

Very interesting historical site. Site of the largest surrender of the civ war. Watch the movie!

Great little piece of history. Place where Generals Sherman and Johnston signed surrender terms. The Bennetts lost 2 sons and a Duke son in law during the war. The buildings are not open, but you are able to look into open windows. The movie and museum is pretty cool as well.

This is a great place to visit and learn about history. There are picnic tables available, so its a great place to bring a picnic lunch. Also, the historical buildings are wonderful to see. The nature trail is also very nice.I would come when you have time to visit the museum as well, but it is currently closed due to covid-19. However, when it reopens, its a great place to learn about the historical significance of the site.

Wow, just wow. This place is usually free. Bit, we came on a special event day, and glad we did. There were like e guided tours, reenactors, and great information. When you come here, you really get a feel for why North Carolina was reluctant to join the confederacy, why it was some important to the confederacy, and how this region made significant contribution to the greatness of America once it was reunited. We saw people having their wedding pictures here. We learned about the Union and Confederacy in ways that highlighted the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful

The biggest surrender of the civil war took place here. The site has a few historic buildings (not the original farmhouses, though) and a visitors center. Great place to spend an hour or so if you are in Durham (or to take guests/visitors). Im not sure they have tours every day. Ive been there without seeing a tour guide, but have also been toured around a couple times.

The power of History. A must see for everyone

It was very entertaining very relaxed and knowledgeable staff great learning experience and time killer

The place is interesting a mark in history Im originally from the North so it was interesting to chat with the staff that runs the show there. Lots of smart people that have a lot of insights. Me and my friend Ron walked around and checked everything out and its authenticity even though its not original is pretty fun. They were able to get some really old buildings Over the decades to put in place of the ones that either deteriorated or burned down. I do recommend going on a Sunny dry day bring a picnic lunch and chill out under the trees the whole thing is pretty Level terrain .. I would say the places very interesting. Enjoy, namaste Rob

This is a beautiful park with great historic value. The museum and gift shop are great and informative. Unfortunately, the day we went (12/28), there was no one to give the tours but we enjoyed walking around on our own.

Completely overlooked piece of American History. Fascinating! Very friendly guides and employees. Great displays of history. Complete surprise!

Great place for history lovers. See the film. Nice shop. Wonderful Christmas program! The best thing we did this Christmas season.

If you love history, this little site is a must. The young man on staff, sorry cant remember his name, was very informative. They have a tour for a small fee or you can just walk around on your own. This one place not to miss.

Well kept even during covid pandemic.

Fantastic history. We took the tour and the guide was knowledgeable and a fantastic speaker. The staff created us immediately and answered our questions about preserving historical items I highly recommend a stop at Bennett Place

The history was very interesting. The guide was awesome you could tell he truly enjoyed his job. Answered every question and more.

Great place to hanging out

Great knowledgeable staff! They have great knowledge to share about Sherman and the conferences. The kitchen was my favorite building since you can go in an experience the kitchen without ropes! The fireplaces on the site are original and amazing. Well worth a visit!

Really cool place found on a bike ride.

Hidden gem of a historical site in North Carolina. Informative video, cool monument, and great gift shop. So glad we decided to go.

Our Tour Guide Ralph amazed me with his polished performance and deep knowledge of Civi War History.

Always enjoy Bennett Place. We especially enjoy the special events with hands-on activities. Be sure to dress for the weather and be aware it can be very muddy.

Very nice museum, with short video that was helpful in clearing up the history of the surrender.

The visitors center, and outbuildings are great. The visitors center showcases several artifacts from the Civil War Era. My only complaint is that the visitors center does not have any merchandise featuring the Confederate 2nd National, 3rd National, nor the Confederate Battle Flags. This, in my opinion is unacceptable from a State Historic Site of its nature that should be shining the history of The Confederate States in an equal light as it does the United States. History should never be shared in a Politically Correct way!

Traveling for business, I try to see local sights at the same time. I didnt even know this place existed until my girlfriend pointed it out.I wish we had more time to explore the site, but we were fortunate in that the house and other buildings were open.Well worth the visit, especially if youre a history buff

Such an important chapter to the end of the Civil War. Glad to know this piece of land is cared for and maintained. Friendly staff and perfect short nature trail, too!

Very interesting place with extremely knowledgeable staff

Knowledgeable staff and friendly. Did a self-guided tour due to time and enjoyed looking at the history. Highly recommend the audio tour or tour guide, as theres a ton of information to hear.

Highly recommended. For a reasonable suggested donation, we were treated to an in-depth tour by an outstanding young man who answered every one of our many questions with a balanced attitude combined with compassion for the sufferings of war, particularly as experienced by the regular Confederate and Union soldiers, who had had no say in this wars inception or cessation.

Great background provided by a short video and then a personal tour for just me and my husband led by a wonderfully helpful and knowledgeable volunteer named Rondy.

Beautiful place to visit

Nice historic location that is very well maintained. The museum is well worth it and there are walking trails to enjoy the area too.

Very interesting Civil War site, well worth a visit.

Nice exhibits and very interesting film. Very friendly and informative staff. I knew about Appomattox but this place seems to be less famous. The actual building that Sherman and Johnston met is not the original due to a fire (and I couldnt go inside) but it was overall a fun visit.

Very interesting new information about the end of the civil war. I had no idea Johnson and Sherman ended up being lifelong friends. The video is a must see to put this place in proper historic perspective. The grounds are small, so this is a quick tour.

My wife and I took a trip to the Bennett Place. We truly enjoyed ourselves with the history and the buildings. It made you feel like youre back in time. Also grabbed a few pictures of the beautiful area around Bennett Place. If you like history you should check this place out !

Cool location that geocaching brought me to. I wouldnt have come otherwise. It was cool to learn the history of the place. A quick in and out, maybe next time I will have time for the store.

Great event.

History brought to life by the enthusiastic guides tour of the site. A must for civil war buffs.

Interesting Historical Site!Heard about many background facts about Civil War and Union here.Many thanks to hosts for this site and piece of histort and many greetings from the old (European) to the new world!Extra thanks to Stephanie, who guided me and others through parts of the Bennett Farm and gave me a lifely overview for this span of Americas History...

Great civil war site. Learned allot about the end of the war.

Dont miss an amazing opportunity to see history up close and personal.A furnished civil war era homestead to tour through, along with a museum full of artifacts.Easy handicap access, well-maintained restrooms, a modest picnic area, and a quaint gift shop all add to the quality of the experience here.

Nice place to visit

Great place to visit

Beautiful place to visit

Very clean, and informative museum. The site is well tended and currated

Was a fun time and learning experience.

Great little place for history. Civil War Info some people do not know.

Informative exhibit with amazing history. Docents were extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I am a dirty, costal elite that was worried about a historical bias, however, the information seemed balanced and neutral. Support local humanities!

Came on school trip. People were really nice and it was beautiful. Enjoyed learning about what happened near my hometown.

Awesome, great family outing. Worth the drive if your into history.

To easy to just dive by this place, but Im so glad we stopped. Free guided tour was fantastic

Great history! Never learned about this in school.

Great piece of history. The docents are very good.

Is an incredibly experience to be on your feet right in the place of History! Excellent place to learn.

Matt, was awesome with telling us about Bennett Place.

Hidden gem of North Carolina civil war history! We enjoyed our interactive field trip, which included a tour of the property, a short film explaining the relevance of the location in ending the civil war, and a demonstrative march in the field. Would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about this era!

Seldom discussed in history. Very significant event.

Great piece of history. You guide was excellent. He had a great phrase.Little house, big history. Recommended stop.

Small, intimate museum and park commemorating the end of the Civil War. Low-key and seldom crowded. Good stop-over to stretch your legs and let the little ones out to get some fresh air for those traveling North or South on I-85...only 5 minutes off of the highway. I like their war re-enactments (one in mid-April) and their Memorial Day presentations done by knowlegable volunteers.

Great historic site. Total worth going and spending an hour or two

Took my boyfriend here as a surprise while visiting the area. He loves history and he loves this place!!! The lady volunteering at the front desk was also very passionate and knowledgeable about everything.The old medic kit in the museum was so cool to see!!!

After driving by the signs for years, I pulled in the parking lot on a whim and enjoyed an hour on a sunny afternoon. Lovely, well kept grounds, a few interesting historical structures, interpretive museum, and helpful staff. Worth a visit, and a reflection on the history of the area.

This is a fantastic historic site perfect for families of all ages, homeschoolers, school field trips and well, pretty much anyone! Almost all of the free tour is wheelchair accessible. For the house area, you can still see inside from the door area if you cannot go in. Although it is free, there is a donation box if you feel inspired. There is also a museum inside and the grounds are perfect for a picnic.

Nice museum. Unable to take the walking tour due to bad weather. A must see for Civil War buffs for an important part of overlooked history regarding the largest surrender of Confederate troops against the wishes and directive of Jeff Davis.

Site where the civil war ended.. the south will not rise.

This was a very nice place to go to most informative and not something you read about in most history books everybody says the Appomattox battle is in when I actually this one was rather interesting

Adults, if you havent checked this place out, you should. It doesnt take very long and is definitely worth the time. It does a good job at pointing out that there were more similarities than differences with the people that fought the war and, at least the presentation I saw, presents the content without any political spin.I went here with my daughters school and enjoyed it and learned a bit. I remember going when I was about my daughters age and it was interesting seeing it with adult eyes. I remember virtually nothing about my first trip, a shock to no one, but this trip I picked up some Civil War facts that I didnt know.The demonstration and talk by the Civil War reenactment soldiers was especially good. They gave a quite interesting and detailed, but still kid friendly, account of what life might have been like for civil war soldiers. It was interesting to hear details about the uniform and gear they carried, their uses, and how they changed throughout the war.

Great place if you are interested in American history, the Civil War in particular or early American log cabin construction.The small museum is nice and the tour guides were knowledgable. I would recomend coming here with children, they will find the log cabins interesting.There are bathrooms, a picnic area and a large parking lot. The parking lot is gated after hours.

A relatively unknown but important piece of history of the civil war took place here. There is a film, small museum, and then the grounds, easily done with in an hour or hour and a half.

Staff was great! Grounds very well maintained! The tour was excellent. Highly recommended by this homeschool family!

Very much enjoyed our visit there. Beautiful and educational.

Excellent place to visit. Staff was very knowledgeable

Great walking paths. Dog friendly.

Valuable story that all school kids should experience.

This is awesome. Great history lessons .

You can learn a lot here, including getting the full story of how the Civil War ended.

Great historic site! Do not miss the 15 min film in the museum. Though the buildings are not original they were able to recreate the house and kitchen using the fireplaces and foundations of the original buildings. This is a great opportunity to understand that Sherman wanted to END this war eat all costs, and was willing to risk treason for it.Sherman’s surrender terms were very lenient, giving Johnson reason to greatly respect Sherman. So much so that at Sherman’s funeral he would NOT put on his hat in the cold rain. Causing Johnson to die of pneumonia a week or two later.

Cool exhibit, but very small. I enjoyed everything there - viewing the houses, the mini museum, the nature walk, and the staff. DEFINITELY a 5-star potential place, if the state would throw a little more $ at it.

They were so very helpful. My fiance is the history buff and the video they showed helped me understand and appreciate the history and significance of this place.

Great tour. Knowledgeable tour guide.

Reading the guide helps you appreciate the experience much more.

This is a very interesting local historical site.It is easy to get to and has plenty of parkingand I enjoyed my visit very much.

Few know that the Civil War actually ended here. There is a great human story behind the surrender but better to visit and discover it yourself. Plan on at least 30 minutes to get the essence but an hour is needed to see the exhibits and tour the grounds. There is plenty of parking and picnic tables under the trees.

Very educational. Be sure to watch the video.

The most important event in the Civil War took place here. Im in shock that only 20,000 people came to see this place last year and feel the history of the Making of the United States as we know it.

Very welcoming staff!

A really cool surprise! Shrimp and grits are worth going over points on weight watchers! We had chocolate cake which might have been just ok BUT the waitress warmed it up and it was fabulous. Prices are fair and menu has great variety. Ill be back.

Are you a boring enough person to enjoy a Civil War memorial? Do you go in for $20 coffee cups? If the answer to either question is yes, youll love this place.

Fantastic tour and knowledgeable guides. Make sure you watch the short movie for it gives you a great overview

Good history.

Attractive & informative historical site & park

A historical site that welcomes schools in April. Our students learned a lot about the Civil War time period. Plus they got to experience the sound of a real cannon.

Nice little piece of history

Largest Confederate surrender of the Civil War in terms of numbers of troops. Sherman and his counterpart Johnson met here three times to finalize the terms of Confederate surrender. Sherman also kept Raleigh from a potential riot. No battle took place here, so the tours focus on life at Bennett place or life during the 1850s. Eliza Bennett married a Duke, so theres some history of the Dukes and Durham interspersed.