North Carolina Historic Sites

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. William T. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865. Continued

The Battle

• The Road to Bentonville
• Battle Synopsis
• A Brief Chronology of the Engagement
• Campaign Map
• Battlefield of Bentonville
• Union Command Gallery
• Confederate Command Gallery

Battle Maps

• Carlin Deploys to Clear the Road
• Last Grand Charge of the Army of Tennessee
• Morgan's Stand Below the Goldsboro Road
• The Final Attacks
• Mower's Charge

The Armies

• Orders of Battle
• Unit Participation by State: Federal
• Unit Participation by State: Confederate

The Site Today

• Bentonville Today
• Preservation
• Visitor Center Exhibits
• Civil War Trails Program and Roadside Exhibits
• Bentonville Battlefield Driving Tour Map
• From the Trenches Spring 2013 Newsletter
• Other Websites

What's New

• New Hours!
  We now operate Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am - 5pm.
  
  
• A New Suppport Group Website:
  
  
  
• Cell Phone Audio Tours
  Whether on-site or not, you can call 910-535-2008 anytime, or go online to learn more about the batttle through pre-recorded narration. This is a free service; regular usage minutes may apply.

Upcoming Events

• July 13: Made in the Shade
  Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  Enjoy a day of fun & crafts at Bentonville Battlefield. Kids of all ages will enjoy making corn husk dolls, planting seeds, playing with toys of the period, and more. Games of townball, a form of midcentury baseball, will also be played throughout the day. Craft vendors will be on site exhibiting and selling their handmade goods. This event is part of our summer "Second Saturdays" series, and is free and open to the public. Donations are always welcomed.

Bentonville Battlefield Information

• Map & Directions
• Local Weather
• Special Events
• Facilities
• Videos

Contact Us

Bentonville Battlefield
5466 Harper House Road
Four Oaks, N.C. 27524
Phone: (910) 594-0789
Fax: (910) 594-0074
Email: bentonville@ncdcr.gov
GPS: 35.30227788980, -78.32202352590

Hours of Operation

Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.

Closed most major holidays, call for information.

Admission

No admission fees. Donations are accepted and appreciated.