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Contact: Brian Miller, 434-694-8904
Appomattox, Va— Step into the past and experience the haunting beauty of history at “Spirits in the Night: Campfire Program” on October 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this special evening event invites visitors to gather around the campfire for a night of storytelling and music.
Park rangers and living historians will bring to life the legends, lore, and lingering spirits of Appomattox Court House through captivating tales and period music. Bring a chair and a flashlight to make the most of your evening around the campfire.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Appomattox Court House NHP Visitor Center at 434-694-8904.
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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 more than 420 national park units 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.
Last updated: September 16, 2025