Contact Info
PO Box 218
Appomattox, VA 24522
- Phone:
- 434-352-8987
- Phone:
- 434-352-8987
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
On Palm Sunday, 1865, General R. E. Lee surrendered to Lt. General U. S. Grant, signaling the end of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. The surrender set the stage for the emergence of an expanded and more powerful Federal government. In a sense, the struggle between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in Philadelphia, over how much power the central government would hold, was played out again and far more violently in the Civil War.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The visitor center is open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm except: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Presidents Day and Martin Luther King Day. Please allow at least 4 hours to visit the historical village.
In case of bad weather conditions dial: 434-352-8987 x 45
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is located in south central Virginia, approximately 95 miles west of Richmond. The main Visitor Parking Area is located on VA rt. 24, 2 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Appomattox, VA.
