Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Protected park · VA, USA
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in VA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Official facts
Public access: Restricted access.
Protected area: 1,702 acres (689 ha).
Designation: National Historical Park. Listed as "Appomattox Court House National Historical Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1954.
Managed by: NPS.
At the park
- Hiking trails
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- Tales and Tunes: Campfire Edition
- Legacy of Service: Exploring Stories of Veterans at Appomattox Court House
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Park alert: Temporary Number Change
- The park's phone number has temporarily changed. Please call 434-694-8904.
- Getting there
- Appomattox Court House NHP is located 3 miles east of U.S. Highway 460, and 3 miles east of the modern town of Appomattox, Virginia along Rt. 24.
- Weather & when to go
- The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.
- Visitor center
- Appomattox Court House Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Appomattox Court House Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Appomattox Court House Visitor Center — The Appomattox Court House Visitor Center operates daily from 9-5. Inside, park staff can make visit recommendations and provide maps and informational brochures. Restrooms, exhibits, and the park's 17-minute orientation film are available in the visitor center. — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is located in south central Virginia approximately 95 miles west of Richmond. The main visitor parking area is located on VA Rt. 24, 2 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Appomattox, VA. The closest airport is in Lynchburg, VA, 25 miles (40.3 km) west.
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Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 2 restroom, 7 visitor information, 1 water fountain.
History
- Opened
- 1940
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened