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Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site

Raleigh, NC
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Ranked #18 of 59 attractions in Raleigh
Type: Battlefields
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: A Civil War battlefield that has remained nearly untouched since the war.
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Erwin, North Carolina
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

great historic set up and if you can make the reenactments , they will give you a sense of what it was like during the civil war and how the soldiers lived and died

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This is a battlefield that was interesting to visit but did not at the time we were there have much in the way of information. It had just enough to make the trip worthwhile and added to my knowledge of military history.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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61 reviews 61 reviews
38 attraction reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

General William T Sherman would not be stopped. North Carolinians and General Joseph Johnston's army aimed to stop him. This battle, Sherman's columns overwhelmed the Confederates. Well maintained site with fine educational materials. Check the website.

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Clinton, North Carolina, USA
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7 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Very authentic and educational. I love it when they do the re-enactments. Very fun to watch and love all of the sites there are to see there. Will be taking additional trips.

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Clayton, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Excellent place for family to visit and see all the hundreds of forces during the re-enactment. Well worth the time. Been there at least three times.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Small and nice to visit when you need a short break from traveling. Special events are well done, especially the reinactments with horses, etc. Rated it only Very Good because the sites in NC pale in comparison to the ones in VA (and I'm from NC).

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Wake Forest, North Carolina
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57 reviews 57 reviews
34 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We are very much into history with our family. We have visited this area numerous times....and will continue to go back.. We learn something new each time. We also have friends who own and display cannons, etc...and they have added so much more to the learning process for us.....

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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106 attraction reviews
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189 helpful votes 189 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Those interested in CW history a must see. Esp. those looking for a taste of what medicine was like in those days. The restoration of the farmhouse field hospital was true to form.

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Lillington, North Carolina, United States
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10 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

I love the reenactment they put on here. It is a lot of walking so bring good comfortable shoes. Also bring a portable chair or blanket to sit on to watch the battle as the seating on bleachers is limited. There is great food cooked up by the fire department so come hungry and ready to have a great time.... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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5 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

This place is just boring. I usually love historical sites, but this one really fell flat for me. Nothing here stood out, and I wasn't here long before I simply left and chocked it up to a terrible experience.

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