Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate the 159th anniversary of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant and Freedom Day (April 9) with special anniversary programs and activities from April 8-14, 2024.
The weeklong commemoration will include guided walks and talks, living history programs and demonstrations, family activities, firing demonstrations, and more. The event kicks off on Monday, April 8 at 10 a.m. with a special presentation on astronomical events during the Civil War by Liberty University Professor Dr. Daniel Schmidt.
A special evening program and concert on Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church will highlight African American legacies of Appomattox.
The weekend of April 13 and 14 will feature full days of family friendly programming, including firing demonstrations, living history presentations by Federal and Confederate camps, and children’s activity tables.
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