The Largest Surrender of the Civil War | 160th Anniversary at Bennett Place

Join us as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the largest troop surrender of the American Civil War, at the historic Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina. In this special episode, we follow the Civil War Trails across key sites that shaped the final days of the Confederacy. Explore the retreat of Confederate forces under General Joseph E. Johnston and the pivotal negotiations with Union General William T. Sherman that led to the surrender of nearly 90,000 soldiers—effectively ending the war in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. From battle-scarred paths to the quiet farmland where two generals changed the course of American history, this video brings the story to life with on-site footage, expert insights, and historical context. Subscribe for more Civil War history, battlefield tours, and behind-the-scenes stories from the past. #CivilWar #BennettPlace #History160 #AmericanHistory #CivilWarTrails