Appomattox Court House Driving Tour

Map of stops along route 24

NPS

The story of Appomattox Court House is broader than Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant in a sleepy village. Follow this route to explore the events surrounding April 9, 1865, and its complex legacy.
The tour begins in the visitor parking area and takes at least an hour to complete. It travels along busy state Highway 24. Use caution when driving, especially when turning into and out of pull offs. Download the Appomattox Battle App® from the App Store or the Play Store to enhance your experience with text, audio clips, and videos. To begin, turn left out of the parking lot and drive 3.9 miles to a right side pull off marked, “New Hope Church Trenches.”

You may print a brochure on 8.5x14 paper that contains maps and descriptions of the driving tour.