Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Walk the old country lanes where Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865. Imagine the events that signaled the end of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. The National Park encompasses approximately 1800 acres of rolling hills in rural central Virginia. The site includes the McLean home (surrender site) and the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, the former county seat for Appomattox County. The site also has the home and burial place of Joel Sweeney - the popularizer of the modern five string banjo. There are twenty seven original 19th century structures on the site.IN DEPTH
Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 On the August 25, 2006 - the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service - Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne the National Park Centennial Initiative...read more
Just For Kids Summer Youth Camp 2007 Appomattox CourtHouse National Historical Park Offers Civil War Summer Day Camps It's that time of year again when Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will...read more
Experience More! Volunteer Meet new people, gain new skills and experience, and make a difference in your community. Join us in preserving the historic and cultural landscape and in telling the story of...read more
Planning Your Visit Permits Commercial activities on Park grounds are by permit only. Permit questions should be directed to the Chief of Interpretation at: 434-352-8987 x 27 - ruth_sawyer@e-mail usPlan Your Visit Appomattox...read more
In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions What happened to Confederate President Jefferson Davis? Davis was captured by Federal troops on May 10th in Irwinville, Georgia. He was held prisoner at Fort Monroe...read more
Things To Do Things To Do Special Programs: Living History programs are offered every day during the summer months, and occassionally on weekends in the spring and fall. Actors portray historical figures...read more
History History & Culture WHERE OUR NATION WAS REUNITED The stories of Appomattox Court House go far beyond the final significant battles of this nations bloody Civil War. Beyond the...read more
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RECENT NEWS
- Controlled Fire Burns Field at Appomattox Park February 10, 2009
- Mysterious coat finds new home in Appomattox July 24, 2008
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