When Gen. Robert E. Lee left Appomattox in April 1865 after surrendering to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, his copy of the terms of surrender left with him. Now, 150 years later, the documents are returning. ...

Thursday, April 9, marks the 150th anniversary of the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. In recognition of this historic event that symbolized the end of the Civil War, take a ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. On April 9, 1865, General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee met in the home of Wilmer McLean at Appomattox ...

The Liberty Rifles and 1st Section, in partnership with Appomattox Court House National Park will be providing U.S. Army, Confederate, and civilian living history impressions on April 12 and 13. Photo ...

LYNCHBURG The federal commander in blue gave his troops a stern warning as they watched about 100 Confederate soldiers march toward them. "I want your eyes front. I don't want you looking right or ...

Read full article: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park celebrates 160th anniversary with new trails and programs Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is commemorating the 160th ...

Despite the current turmoil facing the country, it is difficult to imagine the manic week endured by the American people beginning on April 9, 1865. That evening, newspapers in Central New York and ...