On recent visit to Virginia, my husband and I decided to visit some of the locations which had significance in the Civil War. Appomattox Court House National Park was on that list. We did not know what to expect, but we were pleasantly pleased with our visit. The restored site is maitained very well. We were guided around the Court... More

Although a little bit of a drive from Petersburg, I recommend this park for those who are looking for a long battlefield run as this one is serene with occasional interpretive trail signs. The trails go for around 8 miles total but this can be broken up based on your desired distances and interests (as well as the weather!). The... More

This was a quick side trip but the size of the property made it easy to see and not delay us too much, although you could spend longer. The property is well maintained and has many interesting artifacts.

Appomattox Court House was a fun stop on our journey through Virginia. Quite a few of the old buildings from the time of Lee's surrender are still on the property. The McLean house where the surrender took place is the top stop on the tour. Most of the main things you'd want to see will take just a couple hours.... More

This National Historical Park is more than the Courthouse - it's a small village. Some of the buildings are original, all are historic. The Civil War ended here in 1865 when Lee surrendered to Grant. Beautiful grounds and countryside.

We didn't have much time as we traveled through Virginia, but wanted to stop at this site. To stand where the leaders of the Confederate and Union Armies signed the surrender was a very somber experience. To look up the road to see where Grant rode to the signing was like bringing history to life. You could feel the seriousness... More

We visited Appomatox Court House during a long weekend at Charlottesville. It was a beautiful drive down and back (we took the country roads) and we absolutely loved Appomatox.....especially the 40 minute talk by the Civil War character actor .....he really made history come alive in an incredibly personal way. He truly transported us back in time, and we learned... More

whether you are a civil war history buff or an avid bird watcher or just like the outdoors, the trails her are well kept, well delineated, and full of information about the demise of the army of northern Virginia, whose battle flag many inappropriately ascribe to the entire confederate cause

If you don't already know about the Civil War and Appomattox, please read at least a little bit before you go and this place will move you. And remember, even those fighting for the "wrong side" can be honorable and deserving of respect.