Directions:
From NC 147 (Durham Freeway), take exit 164 (I-85 N/US 15-501 N Bypass) to the Hillsborough Rd. exit, turn left, and follow the brown state markers to Bennett Memorial Rd. and the site.
From I-85, take the Cole Mill Rd. exit and take Cole Mill Rd. to Hillsborough Rd., follow brown state markers to Bennett Memorial Rd. and the site.
Fromo US 15-501 N, take the Moreene Rd. exit and turn left at the top of the ramp. Turn left onto Bennett Memorial Rd. and the site is on the left.
Facilities:
Historic Structures: The reconstructed farmhouse has three furnished rooms and the original chimney (ca. 1846). The kitchen and smokehouse may also be viewed on guided or self-guided tours.
Visitor Center: The visitor center contains three rooms of exhibits on the Bennett family, the Civil War, and the surrender at the Bennett Place. There is also a model of the Bennett farm showing the arrival of Union and Confederate cavalry troops on April 17, 1865. The fifteen-minute audiovisual program titled Dawn of Peace is shown on the hour. A Civil War library is available by appointment for researchers.
Trails, Monuments, Outdoor Exhibits: The Unity Monument, erected in 1923, emphasizes the reunification of the country after the Civil War.
Handicapped Accessibility: The visitor center is accessible to all visitors. There is a short path to the historic buildings. The buildings have steps and are not fully accessible to those using a wheelchair.
Picnic Facilities: Two picnic areas with nine tables are available on the grounds.
Gift Shop: A sales desk is located in the visitor center with books and souvenir items related to the Bennett Place and the Civil War.
Programs, Group Activities:
Special events throughout the year focus on military and farm life. The annual surrender program occurs on the last weekend in April.
Guided Tours: Guided tours are scheduled on the half-hour. We ask that groups make reservations in advance.
Fees: No admission fees. Donations are accepted.