Appomatix Court House - July 16, 2006

My visits in western Virginia today took me to the location where the Civil War ended in April 1865. This is where General Lee surrendered to General Grant ending 4 years of war and bloodshed. The confederate officers were allowed to keep their sabers and side arms. Anyone who had a mule or a horse was allowed to keep those also. The Union provided each man with a "pass" to ensure when they were stopped by union troops on their way home, the pass indicated that they had been given a paroled surrender at Appomatix and were not to become prisoners. Also, if the "rebs" found a union quartermaster, this pass would allow them to get shoes, clothing, and food. I took alot of pictures and have included the ones that I feel depict the serinity of the place. Very quite and peaceful. I will add labels later.

Sign at Park Entrance

Picture of Gen. Lee meeting Gen. Grant

Farm Building on the Grounds

Union PVT - Interpreter

Location of Confederate Troop Camp

McClean's House - Location of Signing of Surrender

McClean House

Table where surrender was signed

Spinning wheel in one of the homes - for Connie

Location of Union Troop Camps