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?

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?

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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

The village of Appomattox Court House

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

The McLean House during the 150th Anniversary

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

The McLean House

Living History at Appomattox Court House NHP

Bird's eye view of the campground

Laurel Ridge Campground

Redbud Campground

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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