National Historical Park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
- Mid-Atlantic
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About Appomattox Court House
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?
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Mid-Atlantic
- State
- Virginia
- Designation
- National Historical Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Appomattox Court House.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The park is open daily from 9-5, with the exception of certain holidays: Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. The park may have reduced hours (9-3) on December 24.
Weather and when to go
The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.
Getting there
Appomattox Court House NHP is located 3 miles east of U.S. Highway 460, and 3 miles east of the modern town of Appomattox, Virginia along Rt. 24.
Contact the park
- Address
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, 239 George Peers Drive, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Phone
- (434) 694-8904
- Official site
- nps.gov/apco
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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A day-by-day plan for Appomattox Court House
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Things to do in Appomattox Court House
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Living History
A living history talk is presented by a staff member who portrays a person who actually lived during 1865 and shares with visitors what he or she experienced around the time of th…
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Ranger Talks
Ranger talks are scheduled on most days from April through September.
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Hiking at Appomattox Court House
Appomattox Court House NHP offers nearly eight miles of trails for hiking and exploring!
What to pack for Appomattox Court House
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