161st Anniversary of the Surrender and Freedom Day

Partner Event
April 8 - 12, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox, VA 24522

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the victory of Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, forcing the surrender General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Special anniversary programs and activities will take place April 8-12, 2026. Learn more.

Contact
Brian Miller
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park