From the Nov. 20, 2014, Goldsboro (NC) News-Argus "Bentonville historic site demonstrates a Civil War Christmas" by Steve Herring.
The war was raging in other parts of the country this Christmas season 150 years ago, but here in North Carolina around the Harper House, things were peaceful (the battle took place in the middle of March 1865).
On Saturday, December 6th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the public will be able to gain an idea of what life was like back then Visitors will be able to enjoy cookies and hot cider while listening to period music. Costumed military interpreters will discuss the life of a common soldier on furlough from the Army. Furlough was when they would be given permission to be away from their units and visit family and friends back home.
Re-enactors from the 27th North Carolina, Co. D will participate
--Old Secesh
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