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Contact: Alyssa Holland, 434-352-8987 Ext. 234
Appomattox, Va. – On Saturday, April 1, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will participate in the 27th annual Park Day, sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust.
This year’s event will have volunteers working with park maintenance staff on a variety of projects to help prepare for the 158th Anniversary Event. Projects will include cleaning of buildings, repairing fences, grounds clean-up, and grass seed planting. Most of the projects will be located within the historic village of Appomattox Court House.
Participants should meet at 9:00 a.m. in the main parking lot by the flagpole and stay until the project is completed. Water and snacks will be provided, but participants should bring their own lunch.
Park Day is an annual event giving volunteers an opportunity to help with clean-up and preservation projects on some of the nation’s most sacred grounds. The American Battlefield Trust is a national nonprofit land preservation organization devoted to the protection of America’s hallowed battlegrounds. It preserves the battlefields of the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812, and educates the public about their importance in forging the nation we are today.
Pre-registration is required and spots are limited so please register by March 29. Specific questions for this event should be directed to Alyssa Holland, Volunteer Coordinator at 434-352-8987, ext. 234 or by email at Alyssa_Holland@nps.gov. To learn more about the American Battlefield Trust and other Park Day events across the nation, please visit the American Battlefield Trust Website at https://www.battlefields.org/parkday.
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About Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: 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 end of the nation's largest war. The stories of Appomattox Court House go far beyond the final significant battles of this nation's Civil War. Learn more at www.nps.gov/apco.
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 424 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.
About The Appomattox 1865 Foundation: The mission of the Appomattox 1865 Foundation is to enrich the understanding and appreciation of the heritage and significance of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The Foundation focuses on efforts to preserve the past, augment financial support, commemorate history and enhance each and every visitor’s experience.
Last updated: March 2, 2023