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Free Day at the CSS Neuse Civil War Center
Make a stop at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the annual Christmas parade and beautiful lights in downtown Kinston. Prior to the 3 p.m.
A Walk Through Christmas Past at the CSS Neuse
During the Civil War at Christmas 1862 most people thought the war would be over. Instead, it was at Kinston’s doorsteps.
Bentonville Battlefield Hosts a Civil War Christmas
Enjoy a glimpse of how an eastern North Carolina Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Four Oaks.
Tickets On Sale for North Carolina’s Largest Civil War Reenactment
On March 21-22, 2020, thousands of living historians from across the country will descend on Bentonville Battlefield for the 155th Anniversary reenactment of North Carolina’s largest battle.
“Life on Campaign” Living History Program at Bentonville Battlefield
The sounds of artillery and musket fire will once again ring out at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site. The annual summer artillery living history program will be held Saturday, Aug.
Bennett Place Examines Civil War Surrenders at 154th Anniversary Event
They met to make peace. Two old enemies met in the humble parlor at the farm house of James and Nancy Bennett. The result of that meeting was the largest surrender of troops during the Civil War on April 26, 1865. This was not the only surrender during the Civil War, and Bennett Place will examine it and other surrenders in the program, "Terms of Surrender,” Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
African American Soldiers in the Civil War Highlighted at CSS Neuse Program
African Americans were ready to fight for freedom when the Civil War started, and before it ended they were recruited to take up arms. The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center will explore that process in the program, “African American Troops in Eastern North Carolina,” followed by a Wyse Fork Battlefield tour Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lunch and Learn program fee is $10.
CSS Neuse Presents Free Civil War Medicine Program During BBQ Fest
Food, fun, special events and history will take over the town during the Kinston BBQ Fest Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Park Day at Historic Sites Update
Due to potentially inclement weather, two of the four state historic sites planning Park Day for April 7 have rescheduled.
Bennett Place Commemorates Civil War-Ending Surrender Negotiations
The meeting of opposing generals inside the humble parlor of James and Nancy Bennett was a small part of making peace and ending the Civil War.
