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 small group of baseball players pose for a photo.
Play a Game of Civil War Base Ball at Appomattox Court House NHP
All visitors are welcome to physically join in playing a game of ‘base ball’ following Civil War era rules. Games will be held, weather permitting, at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM respectively and are held for 1-1.5 hours.
Two young girls decorate their own wreaths with the assistance of a park ranger
2025 Memorial Day Event at Appomattox Court House NHP
On Monday May 26, 2025, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will offer special programming to examine the history and traditions of Memorial Day. All programs are free and open to the public.
Living historians portraying a Conderate artillery unit
America Unfinished: Appomattox at 160
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the victory of Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, which forced the surrender of General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Special anniversary programs and activities will take place April 7-13, 2025.
This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
Photo by NPS Photo
The McLean House during the 150th Anniversary with luminaries along the Stage Road.
Photo by NPS Photo
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