Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park Virginia
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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?

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.

Address

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Appomattox, VA 24522

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Food Picnicking Guided Tours Hiking Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Ruins Burial Cemetery and Gravesite Enslavement Incarceration Jails and Prisons Military Infantry and Militia Artillery Cavalry Battlefields Monuments and Memorials Music Native American Heritage Reconstruction Social Movements Abolition Movement Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Grasslands Scenic Views Trails

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 37.38022164, -78.79856982

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