150th Anniversary Battle of Bentonville, NC


Thomas H. Ruger Camp #1 at Bentonville Battlefield


150th Battle of Bentonville 
Reenactment 
March 21 & 22, 2015!

Confederate Fife & Drum

On during March 19-21,1885, at the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina, Confederate General Joseph Johnston makes a desperate attempt to stop Union General William T. Sherman’s drive through the Carolinas in the Civil War’s last days; however, Johnston’s forces cannot stop the advance of Sherman’s mighty army.

Reenactment Battle Scene

The 150th Anniversary Battle of Bentonville reenactment was held at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site on March 21-22, 2015.

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Major General Thomas H. Ruger Camp #1 Brothers setup a booth during the Battle of Bentonville reenactment.


Brothers (L-R);
 Department Commander, Dennis St. Andrew,   Department and Camp Secretary/ Treasurer, John France, Ed Gibson and Camp Commander, Max Speers.

Department Commander, Dennis St. Andrew

An estimated 40,000 people were in attendance. Offering an opportunity to present the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to all those in attendance.

Leaving the Field of Battle