Appo1865 Foundation

Official Philanthropic Partner of Appomattox Court House NHP

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#StillnessAtAppomattox: The McLean House from the west on a recent #Spring day. If you look closely, you can make out a Robin perched on the fence just below the house. #CivilWar #FindYourPark

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We have a shop on TeePublic! https://t.co/upylLJbn1N check out all the great options from shirts to mugs and even pillows! #teepublic

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#OTD in 1865, as Gen William T Sherman's Federal armies continue their march into South Carolina, they are slowed down crossing the flooded Edisto River. Meanwhile, Maine and Kansas ratify the 13th Amendment but the border slave state of Delaware refuses to do so. #CivilWar

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Due to ongoing winter weather conditions, Appomattox Court House NHP will be closed today, Sunday, February 7, 2021.

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#OTD in 1865, as Robert E Lee assumes the role of Gen in Chief of all Confederate armies, John C Breckinridge of Kentucky becomes Confederate Sec of War, replacing John Seddon. Breckinridge is the former #VPOTUS of the U.S. and had served as a Confederate general. #CivilWar

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Join Appomattox CH NHP and Longwood University for the Annual #CivilWar Seminar on February 6, 2021. Due to COVID-19, this year's free seminar will be virtual. For information on how to view the program, a schedule and the lineup of speakers, please visit: https://t.co/HP3DkGwD4I

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Learn more about Watch Night origins and traditions here https://t.co/ryDboMFM4J

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#DYK: More than 800 Appomattox County soldiers served in the Confederate Army. One of these men was William J. Hubbard of the "Appomattox Grays," 18th VA. Hubbard was captured at Gettysburg, exchanged in early 1865 and was the only man left in his company to surrender. #CivilWar

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#CivilWar101: Check out this short video on the role of Skirmishers and Sharpshooters during the #CivilWar. Courtesy of American Battlefield Trust. #DistanceLearning https://t.co/i9RNtXumfy

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#DidYouKnow: The regimental flag of the 127th U.S. Colored Infantry is believed to be the only surviving #USCT flag that was carried at Appomattox. It was painted by African American artist David Bowser and was recently acquired by the Atlanta History Center. #CivilWar #FlagDay

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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will temporarily close effective Wednesday, April 1, in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The decision was made in consultation with public health authorities in order to protect visitors, employees and volunteers.

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#DYK: By the spring of 1865 nearly 25,000 settlers had staked claim to more than 3 million acres of western land under the Homestead Act of 1862. Westward expansion continued and grew during the #CivilWar. So too did the commensurate loss of homelands by Native Americans. #APX155

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#OTD in 1865, the three day Battle of Bentonville begins. This was the largest battle fought in NC during the #CivilWar. Confederates under Gen Joseph Johnston fail in their attempt to defeat part of Gen William T. Sherman's larger Federal force. Casualties number more than 4,000

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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will temporarily close its visitor center and historic buildings effective at noon today, Tuesday, March 17, in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Our restroom facilities, trails and grounds will remain open.

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#OTD in 1865, Confederates under Gen William Hardee, blocking the route of Sherman's left wing, are attacked by Federals under Gen Henry Slocum at Averasborough, NC. After a full day of fighting, the Confederates pull back during the night. Total casualties number 1,500 #CivilWar

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#StillnessAtAppomattox: The original hearth in the winter or "warming" kitchen on the 1st floor of the McLean House. It may have been in this room that Wilmer and Virginia McLean, their five children and nine enslaved people took shelter on the morning of April 9, 1865. #CivilWar

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To commemorate #WomensHistoryMonth, the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum (@ClaraBartonMSO) is offering FREE admission throughout the month of March!

Tours are offered Thursday-Saturday from 11am until 5pm. Visit https://t.co/LhnmxPGkqy for more information!