Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park

Groups Express Concern Over Proposed Rifle Range Near Appomattox Courthouse Battlefield

Three advocacy groups have expressed concern over the construction of a rifle range 5.25 miles from the boundary of the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park.

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By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2026

Appomattox Court House NHP Presents Luminary Program This Saturday

Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park in Virginia this coming Saturday will honor those emancipated by the Civil War with 4,600 luminaries.

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April 11th, 2018

Bells To Ring On April 9 To Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Appomattox Surrender

Special events on April 9, 2015, at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park will be part of a nationwide observance of the 150th Anniversary of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, Virginia. That surrender marked the symbolic but not the final end of the Civil War.

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March 23rd, 2015

"Civil War Activity Book" Published By Eastern National Helps Youngsters Understand Civil War Parks

A fun activity book filled with puzzles and history will help youngsters gain some insights to the Civil War.

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August 2nd, 2012

Civil War Buffs, This Photo Contests For You!

Here's a photo contest for all you amateur Civil War buffs. Sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust, the Center for Civil War Photography, and History, the deadline to get your images in for consideration is August 31.

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May 6th, 2010

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Special Tour at Petersburg National Battlefield Highlights Fortifications and Military Engineering

Do you know the difference between a parados and a banquette, or a bastion and a re-entrant? You'll get the answers during a special tour at Petersburg National Battlefield, which will explore military engineering and fortifications as they were employed during the siege of Petersburg.

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January 3rd, 2010

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