National Park Service Site · Appomattox, Virginia
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-09-12 · What this means
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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?
Visiting
- Designation
- National Historical Park
- Owned or managed by
- National Park Service
- Address
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, 239 George Peers Drive, Appomattox, VA, 24522 · Map and directions
- Hours
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 (9-3) on December 24.
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Getting there
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.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War, Reconstruction
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
- Official contact
- https://www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm/contacts.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Current alerts from the source
- Temporary Number Change (Information) — The park's phone number has temporarily changed. Please call 434-694-8904.
Visitor centers
- Appomattox Court House Visitor Center — The visitor center is located inside the reconstructed Appomattox Courthouse. It offers restroom facilities, visitor information and guidance, a 17-minute film, and exhibits focused on the history of
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