Special Events

Spring at Appomattox Court House

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The following are upcoming special events hosted by Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

March 30, 2024- 28^th Annual Park Day Cleanup

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Appomattox Court House NHP will participate in the 28th annual Park Day, sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust. 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.

This year’s project will be to scrape and paint a large section of picket fence within the historic village of Appomattox Court House in preparation for the 159th Anniversary event. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited so please register by March 27. To register, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Alyssa Holland at 434-352-8987, ext. 234 or by email.

Learn More: Appomattox Court House NHP to participate in 28th Annual Park Day Cleanup- March 30, 2024.

April 8-14, 2024- 159th Commemoration of Surrender and Freedom Day

See the full event schedule here: 159th Commemoration of Surrender and Freedom Day

May 8, 2024- Homeschool Day

Calling all homeschool groups! Join Appomattox Court House NHP for a day of activities. Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Students and their families will rotate through designated stations on their own timeline. Groups can explore an artifact station, test out Civil War era toys and games, learn about parole pass printing, examine solider life, sketch a scene like a Civil War sketch artist, and more! Ranger-led talks will also be available at 9:50 a.m. and 11:50 a.m.

The event is free and pre-registration is highly encouraged. Contact Brian Miller for more information or to register.

May 27, 2024- Memorial Day Event

The event is still in the planning stage. Please check back for details.

June 7-9, 2024- Living History Weekend- Appomattox 1861

Join Appomattox Court House NHP and the Liberty Rifles for a weekend-long living history event. The event will interpret the forming of the Appomattox Liberty Guard in June 1861. The event is still in the planning stage. Please check back for details.

June 20-21, 2024- Civil War Summer Camp

The camp is still in the planning stage. Please check back for details. Contact Brian Miller for more information.

July 6, 2024- Civil War Base Ball

Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a day of ‘base ball’ (spelled with two words in the 1860s) at your local National Park on Saturday, July 6. All visitors are welcome to physically join in playing a game of ‘base ball’ following Civil War era rules.

Partner Events

For more information on partner-sponsored events, check the Appomattox 1865 Foundation's site.