Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is excited to announce the return of its nature-themed event, “Bentonville in Bloom.” The event will showcase the natural resources and wildlife that call Bentonville home. As battlefield preservation has grown to over 2,000 acres, the wildlife communities found within those acres have also been conserved. “Bentonville in Bloom,” will provide visitors with a chance to learn more about the ecosystem from experts on the flora and fauna of eastern North Carolina.
The free event will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. Bring the family and enjoy outdoor educational presentations, guided trail walks, and informative displays focusing on the diverse ecology of the battlefield. With 2023 being the North Carolina Year of the Trail, visitors are encouraged to check out the site’s extensive walking trail system, which totals nearly five miles. Enjoy the day strolling through native pine forests, farm fields, and alongside original 1865 earthworks.
“Bentonville in Bloom,” is an official event of the 2023 North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), presented by the Biogen Foundation. As an official 2023 NCSciFest event, “Bentonville in Bloom,” is one of hundreds of community events this April showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for people of all ages across North Carolina.
The North Carolina Science Festival is presented by the Biogen Foundation and produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information, visit www.ncscifest.org.
The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the largest battle fought in North Carolina history. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site interprets the battle and the HarperHouse, used as a field hospital by the U.S. Army, where nearly 600 wounded soldiers were treated during the fighting.
The site is located at 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, N.C., 3 miles north of Newton Grove on S.R. 1008, about one hour from Raleigh and about 45 minutes from Fayetteville.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. NCDNCR's mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state's history, conserving the state's natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.
NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, three science museums, three aquariums and Jennette's Pier, 41 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the N.C. Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, and the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please visit www.ncdcr.gov.