The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace.

McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House.

On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."

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What can I do in Appomattox?

Check out the interesting exhibits at The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, or discover the theater scene at Appomattox Courthouse Theatre. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Holliday Lake State Park are a few additional attractions in the area that you might like.

What's the weather like in Appomattox?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for Appomattox is 48 inches.

What's the best way to get to and around Appomattox?

Fly into Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional), which is located 20.4 mi (32.8 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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