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New Civil War museum at Appomattox features General Lee's sword and uniform
As we reported a year ago, a new Civil War museum has been under construction at Appomattox, Virginia. It is a branch of Richmond's Museum of the Confederacy and will commemorate the surrender of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and the aftermath of the Civil War.Now the Museum of the Confederacy-Appomattox is almost complete and will open March 31. Among the displays are General Lee's uniform and gold ceremonial sword -- the very same he wore and carried on April 9, 1865 when he met General Ulysses S. Grant to surrender.
More than 450 items will be on display in an exhibition space spanning 11,700 square feet. It's located near Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which includes the McLean House where Grant and Lee met.
The Museum of the Confederacy is planning more regional museums in order to make their large collection more accessible. Satellite museums are planned for Fredericksburg and Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Filed under: History, Learning, North America, United States
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sheena May 22nd 2012 6:22PM
I was wondering how much it was to get in?
I have a small group of kids with me this summer and wondering what there is to do around the Lynchburg area. Thank you for getting back to me. I have an 8, 9, 12 and 13 year old.
JOHN WHISTLER Aug 17th 2012 3:03PM
I have afew articles from my great,great grandfather,col frances ranshaw matthrws enlisted in 1863 and was with gen. john morgan until he was killed.
I have spoken to our courator at Hampton and he said that I might check there first for donating a pistol there. Please let me know if you are etaking
Donations.
John Whistler