appomatox court house national historic park
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My husband and I were very impressed with the Park. Beautiful setting, well maintained, and staffed with friendly park workers who know their history. Entrance fee was $5 per car. We arrived late in the day, so the Park was closing an hour after we arrived, and daylight was fading. Look forward to visiting again when we have more time next time we get to VA.
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Appomattox village as preserved and recreated provides context for understanding the events that lead to Lee's surrender. The grounds are flat and walking is easy. The interpretive center provides ample details and helpful staff. Best to avoid rainy days as there is little cover if you are not inside one of the buildings.This is an absolute must-see for Civil War buffs and historians.
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I had wanted to visit Appomattox all my life and I was not disappointed. What I did not expect was an entire village that has been lovingly preserved to give you the feeling that you have actually walked back into time. Coupled with all the amazing history that is here and this is truly a not to be missed experience. Seeing the home where Lee surrendered to Grant was wonderful. Even though the house is a replica, seeing the room where the surrender occurred was quite moving. Further down the street was the home where the last cannon was shot from, at the Confederates as they made a last ditch effort to try to escape the Federal blockade. Down this long road came the defeated Confederates to lay down their arms and battle flags after the surrender was signed. So easy to just close your eyes and almost see this sad and poignant event. One of the other homes was where the thousands of parole passes were actually printed so that each Confederate soldier could go home in peace. Also there is a wonderful museum with many artifacts of the surrender and irreplaceable documents and papers. The Park Service always does such an amazing job. Appomattox is one of the best!
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Was driving past Appomattox and figured I would stop at the park. Beautiful site and very informative. They did a great job restoring/preserving the site.
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See the Mclean house where General Lee surrendered to General Grant. The old roads are still there where the soldiers laid down their arms on the surrender day, A great piece of America's history.
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By far the best part was the talk given by the historical re-enactor who talked about the battle, why Lee was in Appomattox, why the McClean house was chosen for the surrender and the events immediately following Lee's surrender. A superb job while keeping in the character of a 1865 Confederate soldier whose family farm was an actual part of the battlefield. The park itself is well laid out and easily accessible. Park rangers/historians were in some of the various buildings (espc the McClean house) to lend further insight and answer questions. One of the best Civil War battlefields I have visited. It was especially beautiful at the time of our visit and not crowded ( but I can see where it will during other months). Much better than expected.
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Well worth a visit. Some fascinating displays and a good orientation for visiting this area.. From here, you must move to nearby Apppomatox national Park, where you will spend a couple of hours wandering through historic buildings. Lots of photo opportunities.( do not miss the tiny Confederate Cemetary near by.There are no eating or drinking facilities here, but if you then drive a couple of miles to Appomattox, lovely coffee/bookshop opposite Tourist Office.
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My daughters and I have been to most all of the East Coast Civil War battle sites, but never to the surrender location. We went in early November and some of the other local attractions were closed, but enjoyed touring the restored town. Spend some extra time in the Old Jail if you enjoy searching for spirits.
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Once again, the National Park Service has done a nice job of preserving an important piece of history. Start with the short film at the Court House and be sure to take a guided tour of the McLean house. Then, at your leisure, you can visit many of the refurbished buildings that once made up the thriving village of Appomattox Court House. To clarify, the McLean house is the original house where the surrender was signed. However, in the late 1800's, it was dismantled by speculators that were going to ship it elsewhere for display. Before that happened, the depression of the 1890s ended that project. Later, the parks service rebuilt the brick structure using the original bricks and design on the original location.
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As a history nerd, when given a chance to visit a place where 'history happened,' I will go out of my way. Well, my family and I finally got the chance! And we were not disappointed.Appomattox Court House is a village and not just the Courthouse. The surrender terms were agreed upon, not at the courthouse, but at the McLean house. There are several places in the village of which to visit and and get an idea of what transpired on April 9th, 1865 and the days prior and the days after well known date.Our kids partook in an excellent Junior Ranger program. The work required to complete the program was not simple and they learned an awful lot about the Civil War, in general, in additon to the specific events that happened at Appomattox.There was a wonderful volunteer who gave a lengthy presentation while walking around the village. He did a magnificent job of bringing the events to life me and the rest of the family. This historic site is highly recommended for anyone - young and old!