The McLean House became the setting for a meeting between opposing commanders, General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park · VA
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 report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTemporary Number Change
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Thanksgiving Day; Reduced Hours December 24; Closed December 25; Closed January 1
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available19 activities
Park Name
InfoAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoVA
Phone
Info4346948904
APCO_SocialMedia@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Appomattox Court House Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology + 25 more
Weather Info
InfoThe 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.
Getting There
InfoAppomattox 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.
Location
Info37.3802° N, -78.7986° W
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