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 ...

At Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, where it ended, the National Park Service oversees 1,695 acres of old buildings, farm fields, split-rail fences and historical markers. The park's ...

The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of original and reconstructed 19th century buildings in Virginia. The village is famous as the site of the Battle of ...

Fifty-five years of living in the Southeast during which we enjoyed lots of travel resulted in visiting most of the National Park Service’s many Civil War sites. Each proved enjoyable and educational, ...