Tag Archives: Bennett Place Historic Site

Hardtack and Regimental Drills by the Campfire Part of Hands-On Fun at Bennett Place Oct. 10-11

October 2, 2009 – 2:47 pm

DURHAM—Travel back in time on a free wagon ride to the Confederate army’s recruitment station at Bennett Place Historic Site on Saturday Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday Oct, 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the soldiers’ encampment, kids can “sign up” to become new recruits and then try [...]

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The Civil War, Tar Heels, and Bennet Place Historic Site Alive

August 7, 2009 – 4:41 pm

DURHAM—Ever wonder where the name “Tarheel” originated? Find out from Bennett Place State Historic Site staff and period-costumed living historians on Saturday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 23. The free Civil War program will tell the stories of how North Carolina’s Confederate soldiers came to be known as “Tarheels” and how the Confederate flag originated, presented [...]

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Bennett Place Historic Site to Hold Re-enactment of Civil War Occupation by Union Troops

July 13, 2009 – 10:38 am

DURHAM — Drop by Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham July 18-19 to experience what life was like in North Carolina for soldiers and civilians alike during the post-Civil War occupation of the state by Union troops.
Visitors will have a chance to see authentically-costumed Union troops posted as sentries along Hillsborough Road and view [...]

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