Appomattox County Attractions
Appomattox Visitor Information Center A renovated railroad depot (c. 1924) serves as the home of the both the Appomattox Visitor Information Center and the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce. Information on local attractions, activities, and tourist services is available in the Visitor Information Center, as is information on statewide and national travel destinations. Also at the Visitor Information Center is the Joel Sweeney Display honoring the inventor of the five-string banjo. For more information, visit the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce website. Appomattox County Historical Museum Built in 1895, the building housing The Appomattox County Historical Museum was the County’s third jail and served in that capacity until May 1981. The museum houses a turn-of-the-century one-room school, a doctor’s office, a jail cell, plus numerous artifacts and interesting memorabilia of the past. Also located in Court Square are the Appomattox County Courthouse (1892) and the Clerk’s Office (1892). Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Appomattox Court House National Historical Park encompasses approximately 1,700 acres in the heart of Appomattox County. After viewing an introductory movie in the Visitors Center located in the Old Courthouse, visitors can walk the old county lanes in the quiet court house village where Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865. Highlights of the park include the McLean House, site of the actual surrender meeting; Clover Hill Tavern, where parole passes were printed; and the surrender triangle, scene of the farewell stacking of arms. In all, there are twenty seven (27) original 19th century structures in the park. Seasonal living history interpreters are on hand to add a period flavor to your visit. Also located within the confines of the park is the home and burial place of Joel Sweeney, the man credited with inventing, or at least making popular, the modern five string banjo. Clover Hill Village Clover Hill Village, operated by the Appomattox County Historical Society, is dedicated to Appomattox County historical preservation and education through a living history format that takes visitors back to the time period of the 1840's to the 1920's. This six acre village contains several structures originally located elsewhere in the County, but were moved to ensure preservation. In addition to the buildings, Clover Hill Village has a large collection of period hand tools and farm equipment. Lee’s Retreat Driving Tour Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail Historic Homes Walking Tour The Town of Appomattox is blessed with an astounding collection of homes from the turn of the last century. This self-guided walking tour highlights 44 homes, all of which are within a half mile of the Visitor’s Information Center. Holliday Lake State Park Holliday Lake State Park is located in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, a state-managed forestland area of nearly 20,000 acres in northeastern Appomattox County and southwestern Buckingham County. Holliday Lake and the state forest offer a beautiful backdrop for a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including swimming, camping, hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing. Call for seasonal hours. Click here for more on Holliday Lake State Park. Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center Located on beautiful clear Holliday Lake, the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center offers a full-serve conference center suitable for up to 60 people, including dining and lodging facilities. Indoor and outdoor activities abound, including swimming (lake and Jr. Olympic pool), hiking, volleyball, and softball. Rifle, archery and skeet ranges are also available, as are instructor-led high and low-ropes course for esteem and team building exercises. For more information on the 4-H Center, click here. James River The James River is one of Appomattox County’s greatest natural assets because of its wonderful canoeing and fishing opportunities. In fact, the local section of the James lays claim to having the finest Smallmouth Bass fishing east of the Mississippi River! For more information on a canoe float contact Bent Creek Adventures at (434) 933-8034. Pamplin Pipe Factory and Kiln The Pamplin Pipe Factory and Kiln is one of two facilities in Appomattox County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pipe making in Appomattox County can be traced to the Appomatucks Indians and their cottage industry of clay pipes. The Pamplin Pipe Factory was built in 1880 and was once the world’s largest manufacturer of clay smoking pipes. The Pipe Factory’s clay kiln produced one million clay pipes per month during its heyday. The site also includes a museum which showcases Native American artworks. Stonewall Vineyards Stonewall Vineyards offers vineyard and winery tours, as well as wine tasting. Friendly and knowledgeable assistance is also available when selecting from Stonewall’s premium wines to compliment fine meals and special occasions. A picnic arbor is also available. For more information, on Stonewall Vineyards, click here. Cub Creek Pottery Tour a unique pottery studio and experience how pottery is made and fired. Steins Unlimited See a unique collection of over 1,600 antique steins on display ranging from a 1594 stein to modern day steins. Steins are available for purchase |
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