Event

154th Appomattox Anniversary-April 14th Events

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Time:

8:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Guided Tour
Living History
Performance
Talk

Description

Sunday, April 14, 2019 (All programs start in the Visitor Center lobby unless otherwise noted)

 10:00 a.m.       Last Shots Demonstration (Meeks Field)

10:30 a.m.       Two Rivers, Two Railroads and a Highway: The Appomattox Campaign by Albert Carter

10:50 a.m.       Meet Lt. Gen. U. S. Grant by Curt Fields (Union Camp near McLean House)

11:20 a.m.       Lee and Grant Photo op with Curt Fields/Thomas Jesse (McLean House)

12:00 p.m.       Stacking of Arms (on stage road east of the Courthouse)

1:00   p.m.       A talk with Jennie Peers by Rebecca Hoffman (a first person living history program)

1:20   p.m.       Leadership and the Surrender Meeting by Beth Parnicza

2:00   p.m.       Two Rivers, Two Railroads and a Highway: The Appomattox Campaign by Albert Carter

3:00   p.m.       Lee departs from the McLean House as the surrender meeting concludes

3:30   p.m.       A talk with Jennie Peers by Rebecca Hoffman (a first person living history program)

All day: Parole Printing Demonstrations (inside Clover Hill Tavern)

All day: Children’s Activities in the Clover Hill Tavern Guest House

 All Programs Subject to Change

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Beth Parnizca
434-352-8987 ext 227
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