Special Events

2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Annual Civil War School Days

Bennett Place State Historic Site will host the 9th Annual Civil War School Days program on April 17, 2024. Join to explore how both soldiers and civilians experienced the American Civil War through demonstrations and hands-on activities over multiple rotating stations.  Topics include but are not limited to Civil War era medicine, the wartime postal service, and military drill.  The program will include a live musket demonstration.

The event runs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Reservations are required.  Please note that two identical programs will be hosted on April 16 and 17.  Teachers may select one date.

Please contact Bennett Place staff with questions or to reserve a spot for your class!

COST

FREE for public schools. $1.00 per child for private schools

Contact – Ryan Reed, 919-383-4345, ryan.reed@dncr.nc.gov