Bennett Place - Living History
Where Johnston Surrendered Remaining
Confederate Armies to Sherman

Historic Bennett Place home where surrender took place

Trooper Dan's Safety demonstration ready to go

Chaplain is ready to minister to those in need

Our mounts nestled in the pines

Our encampment was HUGE - Civilians on the left, officers in the middle, troopers on the right, and mounts in the trees!

Generals Sherman and Grant and Hovey stroll the grounds.

Greetings from the Confederate Flag Bearer

Confederate Mounted Glad to see us!

Captain and Trooper Elias mark the gopher holes for horse safety.

Shot Training

The Captain gets the balloon!

The Major catches the ring with the saber

The Captain engages with saber

Sgt Jeff Back in the Saddle on Braveheart

Trooper Leitschuh and TJ chase the confederate with saber

The Major enjoys the fight

A firing competition with period weapons - never done before at Bennett Place!

Dedication of the Witness Tree Plaque - Tree that was present at the signing of the Surrender fell in a storm this past year. A plaque was created from the trunk to show the historical significance of its age, marking all significant events in the history of the USA since the surrender took place. Portrayed here are Generals Grant, Hovey, Sherman, and Schofield. Although General Grant was not present at the signing, he was instrumental in getting the job done. His presence at this event was to give additional historical background to the behind the scenes activities that occurred during the negotiations. These generals are also reenactors from Illinois. The 10th Illinois Cavalry and these generals are the first "genuine" Yankees they have ever had participate in this annual tradition of commemorating the surrender.