Fall Festival at Bentonville Battlefield
FOUR OAKS – The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site will host its annual Fall Festival on November 14, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the historic Harper farm through a variety of engaging activities. This year’s event will feature demonstrations of traditional trades, displays from local organizations, and a festive atmosphere complete with wagon rides, children’s games, food trucks, and live music.
Event Details
The festival is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are set at $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military personnel, and $2 for children aged 13 and under. A selection of food trucks will be available on-site for festival-goers. Please note that activities may change without prior notice. Updates regarding the schedule can be found on the site’s social media channels or by calling the provided contact number.
Historical Experience
This family-oriented event will emphasize aspects of daily life in the 1800s. Attendees will have the chance to witness demonstrations such as rope making, blacksmithing, and undertaking, as well as visit the historic Harper House, which served as a field hospital during the Battle of Bentonville. Additionally, the Johnston County Beekeepers Association will present a beekeeping display throughout the day.
About the Battlefield
The Battle of Bentonville, which occurred from March 19 to 21, 1865, marks the largest battle fought in North Carolina and is noted as one of the final significant battles of the Civil War. The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is dedicated to interpreting the history of the battle and the Harper House. This farmhouse was utilized as a medical facility where surgeons treated nearly 600 wounded soldiers during the conflict. The site is located at 5466 Harper House Rd., Four Oaks, NC 27524, approximately three miles north of Newton Grove. It is about an hour’s drive from Raleigh and around 45 minutes from Fayetteville.
Source: N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
