Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
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?
Map showing location of park.
A runner in 1860s period dress slides into a base as another player attempts to tag him. Another man indicates he is safe
Play a Game of Civil War Base Ball at Appomattox Court House NHP
Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a day of ‘base ball’ at your local National Park on Saturday, July 6th.
To the Step: Appomattox 1861- Living History Program- June 8-9, 2024
Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and the Liberty Rifles for living history programming on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. The event will interpret the forming of the Appomattox Liberty Guard, an infantry unit, mustered into Confederate service in June 1861.
Memorial Day Event at Appomattox Court House NHP- May 27, 2024
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will offer special programming to examine the history and traditions of Memorial Day.
Appomattox Court House NHP to Host Homeschool Day- May 8, 2024
Calling all homeschool groups! Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a free day of drop-in activities on Wednesday May, 8, 2024.
This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
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The McLean House during the 150th Anniversary with luminaries along the Stage Road.
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Aerial view of the village of Appomattox Court House taken in 2014.
Photo by Photo by Cameron Davidson (permission for NPS use)
Living History at Appomattox Court House NHP
Photo by NPS Photo