Things To Know Before You Come

Appomattox Court House Visitor Center

NPS

Visiting Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is largely a self-guided experience. For this reason it is recommended that you begin your tour at the visitor center and get a map of the park. The visitor center is in the reconstructed courthouse building. As not all of the park is accessible, please refer to the accessibility page for more information. Depending on the season however, there may be a number of programs offered to help you get more out of your visit. Here are some points to consider when planning your visit.

Programs/Services available year round:

• Museum in the visitor center
• Bookstore/gift shop in the Tavern Kitchen
• One 15-minute film in the visitor center on the hour and on the half-hour. Watch the park's 15-minute video before you visit, if you are not comfortable viewing the movie inside a theater environment.
• The Junior Ranger Program is designed to help kids (ages 6-13) have a meaningful interaction with our nation's history. Kids can get a workbook to complete as they tour the park. Once completed, they will receive a parole pass, a set of Appomattox trading cards and a Jr. Ranger badge.

Programs/Services available during the summer (June-August):

• Ranger Programs are offered daily. The programs last about 30-minutes and begin outside the visitor center.
• Living History talks are presented most days. These programs are presented by actors who portray people who were here in 1865, and who speak as though it is still 1865.
• Please check the Calendar of Events for special programs that are offered.

There are no lodging or eating facilities within the park. A small picnic area is available near the main parking lot.

 

Civil War Trust App for Appomattox Court House

To get more out of your visit, download the Civil War Trust app before your visit. Due to connectivity, it is very time consuming and in some cases impossible to do this after you get to the park.

The Appomattox Battle App is the perfect Civil War touring partner for your exploration of the Civil War landscape at Appomattox Court House. Our GPS-enabled touring application will guide you to all the historic spots on the battlefield, the town, and where the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered. This app can be downloaded to your cell phone by:
1. Go to the App Store on your cell phone
2. Download and install the Civil War App for Appomattox Court House to your phone.
3. Start using the App.