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.
Summer Events at Appomattox Court House NHP
Appomattox, Va.— Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate 250 years of American Independence with series of special events from May through August. These programs will connect the history of Appomattox Court House with the broader stories of American history. All programs are free and open to the public. The program schedule is as follows:
A group of volunteers paints a picket fence
Appomattox Court House NHP to participate in 30th Annual Park Day
Park Day is an annual event giving volunteers an opportunity to help with clean-up and preservation projects on some of the nation’s most sacred grounds.
A series of stacked rifles. The McLean House is in the background
Commemoration of the 161st Anniversary of Surrender and Freedom Day
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Surrender and Freedom Day with five days of special programs.
A brick two story home with white pillars and railings.
Photo by NPS/J. Inge
A dirt path lined by snake rail fences
Photo by NPS/J. Inge
An 1861 printing press
Photo by NPS/J. Inge