This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865
Photo: NPS Photo
About
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Questions remained: could the nation reunite as one? How would emancipation be realized?
Location
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
239 George Peers Drive
Appomattox, VA 24522
Hours
wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAuto and ATVScenic DrivingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShopping
Directions
Appomattox Court House NHP is located 3 miles east of U.S. Highway 460, and 3 miles east of the modern town of Appomattox, Virginia along Rt. 24.
Get directions →Weather
The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.