On Palm Sunday, 1865, Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the end of the Southern States attempt to create a separate nation. It set the stage for the emergence of an expanded and more powerful Federal government. In a sense the struggle over how much power the central government would hold had finally been settled.
The Appomattox Court House Park trail offers a 3.71 km (2.3 mile) loop through the historic grounds where the Civil War effectively ended in 1865. With a modest elevation of 246 meters, this accessible trail winds past the McLean House, historic village buildings, and meticulously preserved surrender grounds, offering visitors an immersive journey through one of America's most significant historical moments.