Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
The park's phone number has temporarily changed. Please call 434-694-8904.
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is the site where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865, marking the end of the Civil War. Visitors come to reflect on this pivotal moment in American history, exploring the preserved buildings and exhibits that tell the story of reconciliation and the war's impact on the nation.
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The park offers a chance to walk through history, with guided tours and living history events that provide context to the events that unfolded here. It is a place for contemplation and understanding, where the weight of the past is felt in the landscape and structures that remain.
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Things to do
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At a glance
- Established
- 1935
- Open
- Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Accessibility
- mostly wheelchair accessible
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Phone
- 4346948904
- Price
- Free
- Website
- www.nps.gov
Things to know
Photo: NPS/J. Inge