Artifacts, photographs, documents and audiovisual presentations tell the story of the lead-up to the end of the Civil War and the start of America becoming a reunified nation. The museum's pride and joy is the uniform coat and sword that Robert E Lee wore to the surrender.
American Civil War Museum – Appomattox
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Appomattox Court House National Historic Park
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At the McLean House in the town of Appomattox Court House, General Robert E Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S Grant, in…
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1. Appomattox Court House National Historic Park
1.61 MILES
At the McLean House in the town of Appomattox Court House, General Robert E Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S Grant, in…