Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours at Bennett Place State Historic Site
The modern Thanksgiving holiday stems from a mid-19th century campaign by Sara Josepha Hale for the adoption of a national thanksgiving holiday. President Abraham Lincoln created the federal holiday in 1863 during the American Civil War. So how did our Thanksgiving narrative come to focus on a fantastical meal shared between colonists and American Indians? What messages did Americans hope to convey with the Thanksgiving holiday? What were some popular Thanksgiving foods in generations past? Each Saturday in November, Bennett Place staff lead guided tours that explore the history & legacy of this Civil War era federal holiday.
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Thanksgiving themed tours offered November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 11 am and 3 pm. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Tour tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for senior citizens, military members/veterans, and children. Tickets must be purchased day-of the tour at our visitor center.
Tour schedule subject to cancellation due to weather or staffing. Any changes will be posted on our social media. Visitors may call our site to confirm tour offerings.
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Organization:
Bennett Place Historic SiteLocation:
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd
Durham, NC, 27705United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(919) 383-4345Contact name:
bennett@ncdcr.gov
Email address:
Dates:
11/15/2025
11/22/2025
11/29/2025
Time:
11 am and 3 pm
Price:
$2 adults. $1 military, senior citizens, and children.
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service