Bennett Place, a North Carolina State Historic Site west of central Durham, preserves the small farmstead where the largest surrender of the American Civil War was negotiated. The original farmhouse burned down in 1921, but the structure has been reconstructed from period photographs and a small visitor centre tells the story of the negotiations and their consequences.
Living-history demonstrations run on most weekends during the warmer months. Allow an hour to an hour and a half. Combine with the nearby Duke Homestead for a half-day of Durham history; both are free to enter.