Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site The Battle of Bentonville was the largest battle ever fought on North Carolina soil. William T.
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The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the last full-scale action of the Civil War in which a Confederate army was able to mount a tactical offensive. This major battle, the largest ever fought in North Carolina, was the only significant attempt to defeat the large Union army of Gen. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865.

THREE new Van Ventures rolling out this week!!Friday - 11:00 - "The Army is Coming to You" 1:00 - "We Heard...
05/27/2026

THREE new Van Ventures rolling out this week!!
Friday - 11:00 - "The Army is Coming to You"
1:00 - "We Heard the Long Roll"
Saturday - 11:00 - A Tour of Bentonville
1:00 - "Not Hope to Advance and Live"

Van ventures rolling out this week...did we mention they're FREE!!Friday - 11:00 - cancelled due to field trip ...
05/20/2026

Van ventures rolling out this week...did we mention they're FREE!!
Friday - 11:00 - cancelled due to field trip
1:00 - "A Most Deplorable Incident"
Saturday - 11:00 - A Tour of Bentonville
1:00 - "Bring out that Cannon!"

Van Ventures rolling out Friday & Saturday!Friday - 11:00 - A Tour of Bentonville 1:00 - "Where Thousands O...
05/14/2026

Van Ventures rolling out Friday & Saturday!
Friday - 11:00 - A Tour of Bentonville
1:00 - "Where Thousands Once Stood"
Saturday - 11:00 - "My Brave Engineers"
1:00 - "Scarcely Any Officers Left"

Mark your calendars! Bentonville's annual artillery event Heavy Thunder returns June 13, 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. J...
05/09/2026

Mark your calendars! Bentonville's annual artillery event Heavy Thunder returns June 13, 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Join us for an awesome day filled with artillery and small arms demonstrations. This event is admission free and food trucks will be on site!

Don't forget, Van Ventures continues tomorrow! Join us for "Bring out that Battery at 11:00am and "Struck with Unusual P...
05/08/2026

Don't forget, Van Ventures continues tomorrow! Join us for "Bring out that Battery at 11:00am and "Struck with Unusual Providence at 1:00pm!

This Saturday - please consider supporting this benefit for a family in need in our community.
05/01/2026

This Saturday - please consider supporting this benefit for a family in need in our community.

This Saturday!!
Please join us to support Cade and his family for a important cause.

After nine incredible years with Historic Sites, it’s time to say a bittersweet goodbye to our maintenance technician Ma...
04/30/2026

After nine incredible years with Historic Sites, it’s time to say a bittersweet goodbye to our maintenance technician Marc Fitchett. We will miss Marc's stories, laughter, hard work, and most importantly his genuine personality. Thank you for your dedication and the lasting impact you've made at Bentonville Battlefield. Please join us in wishing him a wonderful, relaxing retirement!

Van Ventures are back...well almost!! We look forward to seeing everyone Friday & Saturday - schedules below:Friday - 11...
04/29/2026

Van Ventures are back...well almost!! We look forward to seeing everyone Friday & Saturday - schedules below:

Friday - 11:00 - "Why Bentonville?"
1:00 - "Where thousands once stood"

Saturday - 11:00 - "Scarcely any officers left"
1:00 - "Struck with unusual providence"

Another beautiful print in the Friends Of Bentonville Battlefield gift shop on site!
04/23/2026

Another beautiful print in the Friends Of Bentonville Battlefield gift shop on site!

The countdown continues...Ventures return May 1st!!
04/21/2026

The countdown continues...Ventures return May 1st!!

Address

5466 Harper House Road
Four Oaks, NC
27524

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19105940789

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