News Release

Appomattox Court House NHP to Host Homeschool Day- May 8, 2024

Date: April 17, 2024
Contact: Brian Miller, 434-352-8987 ext. 227

Appomattox, Va— Calling all homeschool groups! Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a free day of drop-in activities on Wednesday May, 8, 2024. Explore an artifact station, test out Civil War era toys and games, learn about parole pass printing, examine solider life, sketch a scene like a Civil War sketch artist, and more! 

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Students and their families will rotate through designated stations on their own timeline. Ranger-led talks will be available at 9:50 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. The event is open to all ages, but most suitable for ages 4 to 18.

Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Brian Miller at e-mail us or 434-352-8987 ext. 227 for more information or to register.

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About Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the end of the nation's largest war. The stories of Appomattox Court House go far beyond the final significant battles of this nation's Civil War. Learn more at www.nps.gov/apco. 

About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's more than 420 national park units and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.