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This is the home where Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant on April 9, 1865

The McLean House during the 150th Anniversary with luminaries along the Stage Road.

Aerial view of the village of Appomattox Court House taken in 2014.

Living History at Appomattox Court House NHP

Physical Address:

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

239 George Peers Drive

Appomattox, VA 24522

Mailing Address:

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

P.O. Box 218

Appomattox, VA 24522

contact-details

Phone Number: 4343528987 Voice

Email Address: APCO_SocialMedia@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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?

park designation:National Historical Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

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Operating Hours:

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

The park is open daily from 9-5, with the exception of certain holidays: Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. The park may have reduced hours (9-2) on December 24 and 31.

Exceptions:

Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Possible Reduced Hours December 24 (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)

Closed December 25 (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Possible Reduced Hours December 31 (December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024)

Closed January 1 (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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.