Appomattox, Virginia: Robert E. Lee's Surrender Sword
On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered his forces to the Union at Appomattox. His jewel-studded sword and uniform are on display, although the museum makes sure you know Gen. Grant didn't take it from Lee in his we-give-up moment.Museum of the Confederacy Appomattox
- Address:
- 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA
- Directions:
- At the Museum of the Confederacy Appomattox. On Horseshoe Rd, just north of Hwy 24, near its intersection with US Hwy 460.
- Hours:
- Daily 10 am - 5 pm (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 855-649-1861
- Admission:
- Adults $10
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Robert E. Lee wore his best sword and uniform when he essentially surrendered the Confederacy on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox. The sword and uniform are bittersweet centerpieces of the new Museum of the Confederacy Appomattox, which opened on March 31, 2012. The museum is the first of three satellite locations that the original Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond plans to open over the next few years, in an attempt to disperse its collection to geographically relevant locations. In addition to the sword, which the museum stresses was never actually surrendered by Lee, there are also displays of several uniforms punctured with bullet holes, and an interactive exhibit that lets you design your own Confederate flag.
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