Download mp3 files: Appomattox Court House Podcast (to download, right-click links) |
Step back in time as you travel through little known chapters of Appomattox history. Following the map, you can choose your stops, spending as much or as little time as you desire at each location; with your mp3 player as your tour guide, you set the pace. The exciting audio dramatizations of events which took place at each site will paint a vivid portrait of life in the 1800s, and leave you feeling as though you were actually there.
Nebraska House
Hear why present day Appomattox was once named Nebraska, Virginia. 1911 Church Street – in town.
Ye Olde Hardware
The local gathering place for checkers, friendly conversation and good ole times. 1850 Church Street – in town.
New Courthouse
Town leaders debate whether to relocate the Courthouse building, and thus the entire town.
331 Court Street – in town.
Hannah’s Story
This young slave girl was the only civilian casualty of the fighting in Appomattox. From Downtown:
Route 24 – 1.8 miles to North Carolina pull off on right. Coleman house stood in the trees across Rt 24.
Unknown Soldier
His true name may never be known, but his story will forever touch your heart. From Downtown: Route 24 –
1.9 miles to Confederate Cemetery on left.
The Sweeney Story
Joel Sweeney’s brother Sam plays the banjo for General Jeb Stewart and his men. From Downtown: Route 24 – 3.2 miles across bridge – immediate left into Sweeney pull off.
Lee’s Apple Tree
The famous account of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s contemplation under an apple tree. From Downtown:
Route 24 – 3.3 miles to historic marker pull off on right.
Custer-Red Fields
Hear how George Custer saved two local women on his way to capture Lee’s supply trains. 618 Red Fields Road. From Downtown: Route 635 – 1.4 miles to home on left. (Red Field Road)
Download audio tour brochure and map
