On March 15 and 16, 2025, Bentonville Battlefield will host the 160th Anniversary Reenactment of North Carolina’s largest Civil War battle, featuring thousands of living historians from across the country.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Over 2,000 reenactors are expected for the event, which will be one of the largest reenactments in the country this year.
The reenactment activities (free to experience) are within walking distance of the Bentonville Battlefield Visitor Center, but the battle scenarios take place on areas of the original battlefield, which is a walk of at least one mile away.
If you’d like to go to the battle scenarios, make sure to buy tickets as soon as possible, because this is a very popular event.
In addition to the battle reenactment, the event features:
- Lectures
- 19th century living history displays
- Period music
- “Sutlers,” selling Civil War related items
- House tours
- Demonstrations
Only the battle scenarios require tickets. The rest of the activities are free to enjoy.
Location
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is at 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, North Carolina. It’s located about 47 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. It’s close to Willow Springs, and to locations in Johnston County.
Anticipate heavy traffic and arrive early.
Tickets
Advance Tickets (including tax):
- Saturday ticket: $16.01
- Sunday ticket: $16.01
- Weekend pass: $26.69
Purchase tickets here. Tickets can be purchased at the gate at $20 per day.
Schedule
Saturday, March 15:
- 6:00 – 9:00 am: Registration Open
- 9:00 am: Site Open to Public
- 9:00 am: Sutler/Camps Open to Public
- 3:00 pm: “Last Grand Charge of the Army of Tennessee” & “Fight for the Morris Farm”
- 5:00 pm: Site Closed to Public
- 8:00 pm: Period Dance – located in the activities tent
Sunday, March 16:
- 9:00 am: Site Open to Public
- 1:30 pm: “Mower’s Charge”
- 4:00 pm: Site Closed to Public – Cars Allowed in Camps
Battle of Bentonville
The Battle of Bentonville took place March 19 to 21, 1865. I twas one of the last major actions of the war, involving 80,000 troops.
Spoiler alert:
The Confederate army was unable to halt Union General’s William T. Sherman’s advance through eastern North Carolina. Weeks later the largest Confederate surrender of the war took place at Bennett Place near Durham.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
More Events
Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here:
Bentonville Battlefield Historic Site, Four Oaks
5466 Harper House Road
Four Oaks, NC
