Learn about Christmas in the Piedmont during the Civil War at Bennett Place Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, on Saturday, December 15th, 2018.
Christmas in the Piedmont During the Civil War
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Visit Bennett Place during the Christmas season and witness how this occasion was celebrated in the Piedmont Carolinas during the American Civil War. Living historians will decorate the farm in a typical modest fashion of the time.
Here’s what’s going on:
- Living historians will decorate the farm in the typical modest fashion of the time
- Cooking demonstrations in the kitchen house
- Christmas decoration and packages in the main house
- Soldiers will be on hand to demonstrate Christmas in the field
- Visit with Ole St. Nick
- Complimentary hot apple cider and cookies
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4th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$3 for adults, $2 for children age 5-16
Take a tour by candlelight around the farm to meet soldiers and civilians and watch how they celebrate the holiday. Tickets will be required. complimentary hot apple cider and cookies will be available.
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