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 Newsletter
- 2015 Battle of Bentonville information
- Other Websites
Teaching Material
Our Suppport Group:
What's New
- New Hours!
We now operate Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am - 5pm.
- 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
- November 27 - 28:
Site Closed
We will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving (state holiday) on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th. We will reopen Saturday, November 29th on our regular schedule. - December 6:
A Civil War Christmas
Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Come celebrate a Civil War Christmas during this Holiday Open House event. Costumed interpreters will decorate the kitchen in festive themes using natural materials such as holly, magnolia, fruits, & popcorn strands. Visitors can enjoy cookies and cider while listening to period music. Costumed military interpreters will be available to discuss how the common soldier spent his time on furlough with friends and family.
Bentonville Battlefield Information
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 fee, unless noted. Donations are accepted and appreciated.