Tells the story of Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, which ended the Civil War, and the battles fought in the days before it. Also contains essays on events leading up to the Civil War and the implications of Appomattox for the post-Civil War generation, and a tourist's guide to the park.
The Surrender Proceedings, April 9, 1865, Appomattox Court House
By the time David Jones had started his men toward McLean's Ford, the pickets at Ball's Ford heard firing on the Warrenton Road, and the ominous noise of wagons: the Yankees had chosen the same morning to make their own attack.
From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Andersonville comes the story of an unforgettable moment in American history: the historic meeting between General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant that led to the surrender of Lee's Army ...
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Virginia
Boasting a unique history abundant with churches, notable citizens, and special events, this photograph collection shows the diverse and memorable history of Appomattox.
The Battles of Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House, April 8-9, 1865