Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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.
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.
26th Annual Appomattox Court House NHP and Longwood University Free Civil War Seminar
Join the National Park Service and Longwood University at the annual free Civil War Seminar on Saturday, February 1, 2025, located in the Jarman Auditorium at Longwood University, Farmville, VA. Noted scholars will present a series of thematically related programs upon "Act 5: The Final Curtain."
Civil War Era Santa at Appomattox Court House NHP
Hosted in partnership with the Appomattox 1865 Foundation, this free, family-friendly event will be held on Sunday, December 15, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
Veterans Day Activities at Appomattox Court House NHP
On Monday, November 11, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate Veterans Day with a series of special programs.
Special Photography Program at Appomattox Court House NHP
Join Artist-in-Residence Jeb Inge at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a special program exploring the role of photography during the Civil War.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo by Photo by Cameron Davidson (permission for NPS use)
Photo by NPS Photo