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December 23, 2024 3:10 pm

“In Heavenly Peace” Christmas Open House

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site

$5 adult admission fee, free for kids 8 and under. Experience theHarper House as a family residence, not as a Civil War field hospital. This holiday season, you are invited to tour the home of John and Amy Harper as it may have duringa Civil War Christmas. Come enjoythe beauty of a 19th century Christmas aglow with candlelight. Walkthrough Civil War soldiers' camp and take a ride on the Christmas wagon. Also enjoy refreshments and festive music by a warm campfire. Do not miss your chance to experience Christmas by candlelight at Bentonville Battlefield! https://www.facebook.com/events/1442795109784318/

“Heavy Thunder” A Summer Infantry and Artillery Program

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site

Hear the roar of cannon fire! Learn how soldiers loaded and fired weapons during the Civil War. Reenactors will be onsite portraying infantry and artillery Civil War soldiers. Firing demonstrations and historical discussions will occur throughout the day. Family activities and historical discussions willoccur throughout the day, and food trucks will be onsite! https://www.facebook.com/events/1614056412777534/