Visiting the Park
Aerial view of the village, Appomattox Court House
Plan your visit to Appomattox Court House NHP.
Appomattox Campaign
Federal Troops marching with rifles in hand
General Grant's victory was the product of eight-day campaign that ended at Appomattox Court House.
Battle of Appomattox Court House
Civil war era dressed soldiers march through a grassy field
The armies confronted each other on the gently rolling terrain in and around Appomattox Court House at dawn on April 9, 1865.
The Surrender Meeting
A wheeled leather chair in front of a wooden table with documents spread out on top.
Cornered by Federal forces, Confederate General Robert E. Lee faced the decision to surrender his forces.
The McLean House
East side of McLean House with both front porches and ice house at sunset
Why was the McLean House chosen for the famous meeting and what has happened to the house since 1865?
Appomattox Parole List
Printing press similar to the one used for parole passes for Confederates at Appomattox CH
The soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia were issued parole passes granting safe passage home, free food, and free transportation.
United States Colored Troops
John Peck, USCT
More than 5,000 USCTs, participated in the Battle of Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
P.O. Box 218
Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone:

434 694-8904

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