Silent Witnesses: Surrender Souvenirs from the Mclean House

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The silent witness

The significance of the events which took place on Palm Sunday, 1865 in the parlor of a private residence in a small Virginia town was immediately apparent to many who were there.  A number of Federal officers carried home souvenirs that would commemorate the part they had played.

Group 1: "Silent Witness" Doll

Group 2: Surrender Pencil

Group 3: "Lee's Surrender Table"

Group 4: "Lee's Chair"

Group 5: "Grant's Table"

Group 6: "Grant's Chair"

Group 7: Brass Candlesticks

 

Did You Know?

General Custer Receiving the Flag of Truce

General George Armstrong Custer, of Little Bighorn fame, received the flag of truce at Appomattox Court House that brought about a cessation of hostilities leading to the surrender meeting between Lee and Grant. The Original Truce Flag is exhibited at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.