Our Place in History

A 21st century traveler gazing eastward from atop a high point in what was Appomattox Court House can easily imagine our rural county as it was in the early 1800s….

American Civil War Museum

The American Civil War Museum at Appomattox showcases artifacts, photographs and documents from one of the world’s most comprehensive collections related to the Confederate States of America. Of special interest…

History and Theater Interwoven

History and Theater Interwoven The Past Comes Alive History and theater are working together in Appomattox to attract more visitors to the community and to engage more with current residents….

Entertainment, Arts and Culture

Entertainment, Arts & Culture Bingo – Tuesday/Friday Nights, SpoutSpring Ruritan Club (see ad on page 18) Fine Art – Myrick Frames & Fine Arts, Hwy 460 Karaoke – Bull Daddy’s…

Parks and Recreation

Parks & Recreation Abbitt Park – stage, pavilion, picnic area Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest – hiking, fishing, hunting Appomattox Community Park – Frisbee disc golf course, soccer/ball fields, pavilion Appomattox Town…

Things to Do in Appomattox

Things to Do Appomattox Virginia There is always something of interest happening in and around Appomattox. Visit online calendars at historicappomattox.com and www.experienceappomattox.com for more information. Annual events Civil War Surrender…

Where to Shop, Dine and Stay

Restaurants Babcock House, fine dining, full bar, 250 Oakleigh Ave. (see ad on page 12) Baines Books and Coffee, casual dining, varied menu, 205 Main St. Bull Daddy’s, American cuisine,…

Convenient Day Trips

Appomattox Convenient Day Trips Blackwater Creek Trail, Lynchburg Blue Ridge Parkway National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Monticello, Charlottesville Poplar Forest, Lynchburg Natural Bridge Sandusky, Lynchburg Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Red Hill, Brookneal…