Appomattox Court House marks 161st Surrender & Freedom Day

This week marks the 161st anniversaries of Surrender and Freedom Day at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, ...
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The surrender at Appomattox Court House: 150th anniversary

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 ...
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Appomattox Court House honors Memorial Day with historical commemoration

APPOMATTOX, Va. (WSET) — Residents and visitors gathered at the Appomattox Court House to delve into the history of Memorial Day, exploring its post-Civil War origins through a special ranger-led ...
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Appomattox : victory, defeat, and freedom at the end of the Civil War / Elizabeth R. Varon

"Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House evokes a highly gratifying image in the popular mind-it was, many believe, a moment that transcended politics, a moment of healing, a moment of ...