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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Virginia

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  • LocationAppomattox, VA
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Weather now88°F Cloudy
  • Alerts 1 active alert

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?

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A dirt path lined by snake rail fences
Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Road — NPS/J. Inge

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InformationTemporary Number Change

The park's phone number has temporarily changed. Please call 434-694-8904.

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An 1861 printing press
Printing Press — NPS/J. Inge

Facilities & Services

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Visitor Centers

  • Appomattox Court House Visitor Center

    Appomattox Court House Visitor Center

    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…

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    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 Appomattox Court House. Guided talks and living history programs begin in the visitor center.

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Hours

Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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  • Appomattox Court House National Historical ParkDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

    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.

    Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Weather

88°F
Cloudy · feels like 84°
  • Today 89° 56°
    Sunny
    6% rain
  • Tomorrow 88° 63°
    Overcast
    10% rain
  • Saturday 74° 51°
    Light rain shower
    89% rain

Updated 4 hr ago

What to expect by season

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.

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Getting There

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, 239 George Peers Drive
Appomattox, VA 24522

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.

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Mailing address: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Appomattox, VA 24522

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