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Appomattox Court House National Historical ParkTheme(s): Civil War | |
Description:
Walk the old county 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 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.
Designations:
U. S. War Department Battlefield Site (June 18, 1930)
National Historical Monument (August. 13, 1935)
National Historical Park (April 15, 1954)
Accessibility:
Parking areas, the Courthouse/Visitor Center, bookstore, restrooms, drinking fountains and living history programs are accessible. A braille map and folder, captioned slide program and large print brochures are available on request. Wheelchairs are available for use in the historic village and a stair climber is available at the McLean House as needed.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Plane:
The closest airport is in Lynchburg, VA, 25 miles (40.3 km) west.
Car:
The Visitor Center is in the reconstructed courthouse building on VA 24, 2 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Appomattox, VA.
Nearby Parks:
Booker T Washington National Monument (70 miles)
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