Special Event

Event

161st Anniversary of the Surrender and Freedom Day

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program
Children’s Program
Guided Tour
Hike
Living History
Talk
Walk

Description

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the victory of Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, forcing the surrender General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Special anniversary programs and activities will take place April 8-12, 2026. Learn more.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Brian Miller

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