The Richmond - Lynchburg Stage Road

This is the road upon which Lee had hoped to retreat to join with Johnston's forces in North Carolina but it was blocked by Union Forces. It was also the road upon which Grant Rode into appomattox Court House to accept the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Appomattox Court House to Fredericksburg, Virginia

June 3rd 2011
June 1st Wednesday Appomattox Court House to Fredericksburg. Virginia Morning: Up early this morning according to plan. I will head over to the MacDonald's and then out to the Surrender site outside of town. I need to get out there and tour it before it gets too hot. It is ran by the National Park service and has a walking tour. There is a parking lot and pedestrian traffic only allowed ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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