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Appomattox EventsFrom thrilling Civil War Reenactments to small town festivals, Appomattox events are sure to please.From local festivals to thrilling Civil War Reenactments, Appomattox events are sure to please.
March 07, 2010 – March 11, 2010 First time carvers will carve and paint a Canvasback, one of the most popular of all decoys. Returning students will carve and paint a decoy of their choice. Decoys will be carved from Tupelo, a favored decoy wood. Head position can be straight or turned, and some feather detail can be carved in. Decoys will be carved using knives and rasps. Cost & Registration Only $275.00!! Covers all programming and instructor fees, decoy kit, meals and lodging. WHAT A DEAL! Participation is limited to 15 participants for a better instructor participant ratio! The decoy you carve is yours to keep! Meals and lodging the entire workshop time! Please register by: February 19, 2010
March 07, 2010 – March 12, 2010 Learn how to build your own custom Flintlock Rifle! Rifle building experience not needed. Instruction and kits provided by Rifle builder Troy Roope of Stonewall Creek Outfitters. Kits also available from Jim Chambers Flintlocks. Cost: Only $1,500.00!! This covers all programming fees, instruction, the rifle kit, meals, and lodging.
Our last show of the season is always one you will not want to miss.Rhonda Vincent is the reigning queen of bluegrass who has been playing music for as long as she can remember. Bringing Rhonda Vincent & The Rage to Appomattox on her Martha White Tour has become our series finale for the last few years. This year is sure to be another sell out so get your tickets early and enjoy one of the the very best performers in all of bluegrass. (2:00 PM-5:00 PM) Tickets: Adults/ $ 15.00, Children( 6-12) $ 5.00 and all others free. Concessions / Food available.
March 28, 2010 – April 01, 2010 Your choice of either a Standard or an Octave Mandolin. The mandolin you build is yours to keep & play! Instruction and Kits provided by Master Craftsman and Musician Don Kawalek. Cost & Registration Only $850.00!! Covers all programming and instructor fees, mandolin kit, meals and lodging. WHAT A DEAL! This Workshop is designed for adult participants. To ensure an optimum instructor to participant ratio, participation is limited to 10 persons. Includes meals and lodging for the entire workshop time!
On Saturday, April 3, Appomattox Court House NHP will participate in the 12th annual Park Day sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) and the History Channel. Volunteer participants donate their time and efforts in preservation projects on the grounds of this historic site. Volunteers should plan to arrive at the park at 8:45 am and stay until 4:00 pm. Bring a bag lunch. Bottled water will be provided. The rain date for this event will be determined by March 15 and posted on this site. If you would like to register, or simply need more information, call Allyssa Holland, Volunteer Coordinator at 434-352-8987 ext. 26 and leave your name, phone number, the number of participants you represent and each person`s tee-shirt size. The CWPT will be providing tee-shirts to volunteers. The park is open daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. No entrance fees will be charged for volunteers.
April 08, 2010 – April 12, 2010 Special programs related to the surrender, including 1st person living history offered each day from April 8 to April 12.
April 09, 2010 – April 09, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times.
April 10, 2010 – April 24, 2010 April 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24 The ghostly howls of the spectral hound are heard as the mist rises on the moor. Is Sir Charles another victim of the Hound that has caused the demise of Baskerville heirs before him? Will his heir, Sir Henry, suffer the same fate? Sir Henry’s only hope, Sherlock Holmes. Watch as Mr. Holmes and his trusted colleague, Dr Watson, set out for Sir Henry’s ancestral home on the Devon moor into danger, mystery and a series of events that build steadily in menace and suspense. Don’t miss the most famous and popular of the Sherlock Holmes Mysteries. Adapted to the stage by F. Andrew Leslie from the Novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Friday and Saturday shows at 7 PM, Sunday at 2 PM Adult tickets $10 Seniors and Students $7.
145th Anniversary of Lee's surrender to Grant to be held at Clover Hill Village. 1 mile from actual surrender site. Living historians will be portraying Generals Lee & Grant and their lieutenants will recreate historic moments of the final days leading up to and including the surrender. Activities include: Lee's last war counsel, General Gordon's attempted break-out, Lee-Grant meeting, stacking of arms and reduction of colors. Reenactors limited. Military host: Lee's Lieutenants, contact Al Stone at astoneasrelee@suddenlink.net or (304) 466-2030. Civilian host: contact Ms. Carolyn Davis at casonclee@aol.com Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.
April 12, 2010 – April 12, 2010 Join the park staff for an festive afternoon of music, refreshments and holiday activiies with a historic flare!
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is pleased to announce that on April 17 and 18, the park will host a living history encampment. Visitors will have a chance to visit Confederate and Union campsites and learn about the lives of common soldiers. New this year will be horse-drawn artillery demonstrations in addition to demonstrations of weapons and battle tactics on the site of the last battle. Other activities include cooking, military inspections, drill, and printing of parole passes for Confederate soldiers in the same building where they were printed in 1865. Each day there will be a stacking of arms ceremony along the stage road, exactly where General Lee`s army stacked arms 145 years ago. On Saturday (April 17) at 6:30, the 26th North Carolina Infantry Brass Band will perform an evening concert from the front porch of the McLean House. The park will remain open for the concert and entrance fees wil be waived after 5:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring chairs or blankets.
April 30, 2010 – April 30, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
May 14, 2010 – May 14, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
May 28, 2010 – May 28, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
June 25, 2010 – June 25, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
There`s an exciting summer ahead at Appomattox Court House NHP! New Summer Day Camp programs with new themes and activities! The 2010 14th annual Appomattox Summer Day Camps offer three great choices for kids! In addition to the traditional Civil War Camps (July 6, 13, 17, 24, and 27) which provide a glimpse into lives of soldiers in the 1860s, Nature Camps (July 10 and 20) feature the animals and other natural aspects of the park; and new this year is a one-day (July 31) Indian Camp which focuses on American Indian culture. Camps begin each morning at 9 a.m.and run until 2 p.m. Arrival time is between 8:45-9:00 a.m. with participants meeting at the main Appomattox Court House NHP parking lot near the flagpole. Camps are limited to children 7 to 12 years old. You are asked to provide your child with water, a bag lunch, sunscreen, and walking shoes. There is no fee for the children, but adults staying at the park during the programing must pay the $4 entrance fee. Slots for this popular summer event fill early so register as soon as possible by calling Candace Hart at 434-352-8987, ext. 34 and leave a message with the date your children are attending, their ages and a phone number. Sign up early to join the fun of the summer`s best event! Fees: Free for children; adults remaining during the programs must pay $4 park entry fee Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: In the historic village.
July 30, 2010 – July 30, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
August 13, 2010 – August 13, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
August 20, 2010 – August 20, 2010 Annual event featuring all-you-can eat barbecue, shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, salads and desserts. All proceeds go to benefit the Lions Club of Appomattox. The biggest meat-fest you've ever seen! Admission Fee
September 03, 2010 – September 03, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
September 17, 2010 – September 17, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
October 02, 2010 – October 02, 2010 The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with L.E. Lichford/Budweiser, will host its fourth annual "Ember Fest" on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 4:30p-8:30p in Courtland Field featuring live music entertainment from a definite crowd pleaser, THE WORX band. The event will feature a BBQ cook-off competition (judging to begin at 5:30p), BBQ concessions for a nominal charge from the BBQ cook-off competitors, beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, and dancing. There will also be a kids' corner with inflatable bounces and face-painting. A local non-profit will be supervising the kids' corner and providing the face-painting as part of their fundraising effort. All donations towards this cause will gladly be accepted! Music, food & fun ... sounds like a party! Don't miss your chance to join us for this huge event. Admission: $5 per adult (ages 13 & over) and FREE for children (ages 12 & under). For more details, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
October 08, 2010 – October 08, 2010 Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required to obtain a beer bracelet and/or beer tickets), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.
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April 17, 2010 – April 18, 2010
July 06, 2010 – July 31, 2010