Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park · VA
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Information · Temporary Number Change
The park's phone number has temporarily changed. Please call 434-694-8904.
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?
- NPS site
- nps.gov/apco
- Location
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (37.380, -78.799)
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Passport stamp locations
- Park Store- Clover Hill Tavern Kitchen
Hours
Appomattox Court House National Historical Parktoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Closed Thanksgiving Day)
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Appomattox Court House Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Appomattox Court House Village Tour30–120 minutes · 15 stops
Explore the history of the village and of Appomattox Court House! This one-mile-long self-guided tour follows gravel and grassy paths accessible to most wheelchairs. Due to the historic nature of the structures, many of the park buildings are not accessible to those unable to climb steps.
Civil War and Reconstruction Tour30–90 minutes · 11 stops
Explore Civil War and Reconstruction stories throughout the village of Appomattox Court House. This one-mile-long self-guided tour follows gravel and grassy paths accessible to most wheelchairs. Due to the historic nature of the structures, many of the park buildings are not accessible to those unable to climb steps.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.