Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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.
Photo: NPS/J. Inge / NPS
About Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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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Driving times from Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, First Person Interpretation.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Booker T Washington National Monument (1 h 28 min), Green Springs (1 h 36 min), Petersburg National Battlefield (1 h 45 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 h 54 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (2 h 8 min), Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (2 h 28 min).