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First person (1865) living history programs have been popular at the park since the early 1970s, and will be part of the anniversary programs offered in 2009.
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
144th Anniversary of the Surrender
April 8, 2009 - April 12, 2009
Schedule Subject to Change
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
10:20 a.m. Sheridan’s Scouts by Bert Dunkerly
11:20 a.m. The Retreat to Appomattox by Joe Williams
12:20 p.m. The Future of the Museum of the Confederacy (MOC) in Appomattox by MOC Staff
1:20 p.m. The Battles of Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House by Patrick Schroeder
2:20 p.m. Battle of Appomattox Court House Walking tour by Bert Dunkerly
3:20 a.m. The First Truce Flag and the Custer-Longstreet Encounter by Joe Williams
Living History Programs, Wednesday, April 8, 2009
11:50 a.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
1:50 p.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
3:50 p.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
Thursday, April 9, 2009
10:20 a.m. The Retreat to Appomattox by Joe Williams
11:20 a.m. The Battles of Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House by Patrick Schroeder
12:20p.m. The First Truce Flag and the Custer-Longstreet Encounter by Joe Williams
1:20 p.m. Leadership and the Surrender Meeting by Ernie Price
2:20p.m. The Future of the Museum of the Confederacy (MOC) in Appomattox by MOC Staff
3:20 p.m. The Surrender Meeting by Mike Brennan
Living History Programs, Thursday, April 9, 2009
11:50 a.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
1:50 p.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
3:50 p.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
Friday, April 10, 2009
10:20 a.m. The Parole Pass and Process (printing demonstration) by Candace Hart
11:20 a.m. Beginning of the End: Lee’s Surrender at Appomattox, An Overview by Alyssa Holland
12:20 p.m. The Future of the Museum of the Confederacy (MOC) in Appomattox by MOC Staff
1:20 p.m. The Surrender Meeting by David Suvak
2:20 p.m. The Surrenders and Events After Appomattox by Alyssa Holland
3:20 p.m. George Peers: A Visit to Old Appomattox (a first-person living history program) by Patrick Schroeder
Living History Programs, Friday, April 10, 2009
10:50 a.m. Jennie Peers Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
11:50 a.m. Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
12:50 a.m. Jennie Peers Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
1:50 a.m. Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
2:50 a.m. Jennie Peers Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
3:50 a.m. Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
Saturday, April 11, 2009
9:20 a.m. Last at Appomattox: North Carolinians at the Surrender by Chris Bingham
10:20 a.m. The Future of the Museum of the Confederacy (MOC) in Appomattox by MOC Staff
11:20 a.m. Lee’s Last Casualty: Robert W. Parker of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry by Cathy Wright (book signing to follow)
12:20 p.m. No Soap, No Pay, Diarrhea, Dysentery & Desertion: A Composite Diary of the Last 16 Months of the Confederacy from 1864 to 1865 by Jeff Toalson (book signing to follow)
1:20 p.m. Lee’s Last Casualty: Robert W. Parker of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry by Cathy Wright (book signing to follow)
2:20 p.m. No Soap, No Pay, Diarrhea, Dysentery & Desertion: A Composite Diary of the Last 16 Months of the Confederacy from 1864 to 1865 by Jeff Toalson (book signing to follow)
3:20 p.m. The Surrenders and Events After Appomattox by Alyssa Holland
*Ongoing through the day: Printing Presses and Paroles by Candace Hart
Living History Programs, Saturday, April 11, 2009
10:50 a.m. Jennie Peers Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
11:50 a.m. Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
12:50 p.m. Jennie Peers Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
1:50 p.m. Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
2:50 p.m. Jennie Peers Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
3:50 p.m. Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
Sunday, April 12, 2009
10:20 a.m. The Future of the Museum of the Confederacy (MOC) in Appomattox by MOC Staff
11:20 a.m. The Surrender Meeting by Mike Brennan
12:20 p.m. The Fate of Confederate Battle Flags by Bert Dunkerly
1:20 p.m. The Stacking of Arms by Mike Brennan
2:20 p.m. Army Weapons at Appomattox by Bert Dunkerly
3:20 p.m. Joshua Chamberlain and the Stacking of Arms by Patrick Schroeder
*Ongoing through the day: Printing Presses and Paroles by Candace Hart
Living History Programs, Sunday, April 12, 2009
11:50 a.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
1:50 p.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
3:50 p.m. Robert Caldwell of the 46th Virginia Infantry by Andrew Rakowski
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
