Bennett Place is a State Historic Site in Durham, NC, which was the site where General Johnston and Major General Sherman met to complete the terms of the largest surrender in the Civil War. Bennett Place includes a visitor center, which has an extensive museum gallery, a theater, and The Everett-Thissen Research Library with over 1000 volumes. Along with exploring the visitor center, guests can tour the property, walk the trails, or picnic.
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