As one of the largest estate holdings of the pre-Civil War South, the Bennehan-Cameron
plantation, known as Stagville, once encompassed several thousand acres. Today,
Historic Stagville is part of a 71-acre site, where you can get a glimpse of
life in the early-1800s. Stagville's historic buildings include the Bennehan
House, which was the main plantation house; the Great Barn; and Horton Grove,
the slave quarters that housed a small fraction of the 900 slaves who toiled
at Stagville.
In addition to touring the grounds at Historic Stagville, you can attend one of the public learning opportunities offered throughout the year, such as the Earlie E. Thorpe Lecture each November, and the special programs during Black History Month. Many workshops feature African-American studies and historic preservation. Of special interest are the artifacts found at Stagville, which evidence the formation of communities among the slaves and show, even as they were made to feel inferior, the remarkable development of their own culture.
Location
Historic Stagville is located at 5825 Old Oxford Highway, seven miles from Business 501.
Hours of operation
The site is open to visitors Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on state holidays.
Admission
There is no charge for admission. Guided tours of the Bennehan House are available, also at no charge, while tours of the Great Barn and the Horton Grove slave cabins are self-guided.
Contact information
Call (919) 620-0120.
Disabled access
Only some of the buildings in Historic Stagville are disabled accessible. The staff will, however, try to accommodate visitors with special needs.
Special considerations
There is no food or drink concession at Historic Stagville, but visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
It's suggested you bring bottled water, as there is limited
access to tap water.
Restrooms facilities are not available at Horton Grove or the Great Barn.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
