Appomattox, VA

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Appomattox Court House National Park, the American Civil War battle site near Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Appomattox Court House National Park, the American Civil War battle site near Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace. McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House. On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."
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The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

4.5/5(78 reviews)

You can take time to visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park during your travels to Appomattox. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

4.5/5(32 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Appomattox. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
Rear view of McLean House at Appomattox

McLean House

4.5/5(29 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at McLean House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Appomattox. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

McLean House
County Court House Appomattox Virginia

Appomattox County Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Appomattox County Museum during your travels in Appomattox. Take in the museums in this family-friendly area.

Appomattox County Museum

Holliday Lake State Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Holliday Lake State Park during your travels to Appomattox. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Holliday Lake State Park

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Appomattox when you spend time at Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

Reviews of Appomattox

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were there for a training seminar held at Holiday Lake State Park.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The places were very nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I am not sure what we expected....but probably we thought there would be more people visiting the historical sites, being it was a summer weekend. It was very easy to get around and the people were nice. It was a great weekend of food and history !

4/5 - Good

AmyS

We dined at the Rail Way for dinner & LOVED it. It is a local, no frills place with surprisingly EXCELLENT food. The service was a little slow, but friendly & attentive. The sirloin was easily the best I've had in a LONG time. Yummy comfort food!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Small, but historic! We were just stopping overnight on our way through, so didn't visit much.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the weekend, especially the Civil War era Ball and all the people dressed up in 19th Century clothing.

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