Sept. 25. Are you a Civil War buff? The 160th anniversary reenactment of the largest battle fought in North Carolina takes place March 15-16, 2025 in Bentonville in Eastern North Carolina.

More than 1,000 re-enactors will participate.

Tens of thousands of people attend the re-enactment which includes two battles, military and civilian encampments and special educational programs all weekend.

Visitors can walk through the soldiers’ camps, smell period cooking, listen to lectures, tour the Harper house, learn about 19th-century medicine, shop the dozens of “sutlers” — vendors selling Civil War-related items — or just relax while listening to old-time music.

Tickets for the event, “A Terrible Storm,” are now on sale.

The battle scenarios on Saturday and Sunday are the only events that require tickets. The commemoration also has numerous free activities planned.

Details

Visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets well in advance of the event as tickets will be limited. Advanced tickets for a single day are $15 or $25 for a two-day pass. At the gate (if available), tickets will be $20 per day. Children 10 and under attend free.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.bentonvillereenactement.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 910-594-0789.