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National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House

This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865 NPS Photo

Overview

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Questions remained: could the nation reunite as one? How would emancipation be realized?

State: VA4343528987

Hours

  • Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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    Things To Do

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      A man in a 1860s soldier uniform talks to visitors.

      Living History

      Free

      Description

      A living history talk is presented by a staff member who portrays a person who actually lived during 1865 and shares with visitors what he or she experienced around the time of the surrender. These talks are typically from April-October.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:20-40 Minutes
      A ranger stands in front of a seated crowd.

      Ranger Talks

      Free

      Description

      Ranger talks are scheduled on most days from April through September.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:20-35 Minutes
      A gold grassy path cuts between rows of evergreen trees with a pink redbud tree in the foreground.

      Hiking at Appomattox Court House

      Free

      Description

      Appomattox Court House NHP offers nearly eight miles of trails for hiking and exploring!

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      Pet FriendlyTime:10-240 Minutes

    More Images

    This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
    This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
    The McLean House during the 150th Anniversary with luminaries along the Stage Road.
    The McLean House during the 150th Anniversary with luminaries along the Stage Road.
    Aerial view of the village of Appomattox Court House taken in 2014.
    Aerial view of the village of Appomattox Court House taken in 2014.
    Living History at Appomattox Court House NHP
    Living History at Appomattox Court House NHP