Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Appomattox

The pull-offs are very well done. With the descriptions posted, you can imagine all the troops there. Probably best to start with the video In the visitor center. It's well done and only about 15 min long. The displays are great. There are some really well done exhibits that are very informative. We were amazed to find out there are no fees for this park. What a great way to spend a half day learning about history. The jail was a little creepy with the old shackles and hangman noose. Overall, a great park with some really neat exhibits.

The history here is amazing. We learned about the culmination of the American Civil War. Being able to tour the building where terms of surrender were written, learning about the mindset of how the war was ended in favor of building unity. The grounds and buildings are well maintained. The movie should be watched in the courthouse before going to the surrounding buildings. This is a big part of American History and if you are able to visit, I highly recommend it.

What a great historical park. The history and the amount of information was awesome. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Really a great experience for all. Watch the video at the visitor center first before visiting the rest of the park. The video is well worth it.

Losts of history here. The park is very, very nice. All the Rangers were friendly and helpful. Easy walking to all the sites. We were here on a Friday morning and it was not crowded. I would give yourself 2-3 hours to tour the grounds.

A perfect park! NPS did a fantastic job of preserving this important historic site and documenting the context and storyline of the events at Appomattox. Particularly, Ranger Luke truly made our experience memorable. His greeting at the visitor center was friendly, and he enthusiastically answered all our questions at the McLean House. The town of Appomattox is well preserved, and the walk is so pleasant around all of the old buildings. There are numerous nature / history trails to select from if you’re interested in a longer stroll. Between the small museum, the town of Appomattox, and walking to a few battlefield sites (one could easily drive if preferred), I easily walked over 6 miles just taking in the history.