Piney Mountain

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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."
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."
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg

2.5 out of 5
5704 Seminole Ave Lynchburg VA
The price is HK$738 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$738
HK$833 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lynchburg
Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg

Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg

3 out of 5
4640 Murray Place Lynchburg VA
The price is HK$947 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$947
HK$1,066 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

3 out of 5
3320 Candlers Mountain Rd Lynchburg VA
The price is HK$658 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$658
HK$744 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Our biggest frustration was related to the free hot breakfast. We stayed there for multiple nights and each morning they ran out of EVERYTHING (eggs, sausage, potatoes)... and even coffee and Frosted Flakes! It took super long to replenish the hot food. So guests were waiting around for 10-15 minutes ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
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National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg VA
Stay at this holiday home in Lynchburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Point of Honor and Amazement Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Nice spacious, clean and beautiful house. A few suggestions to make. The larger bathroom is huge and beautiful. Loved the shower! Just need lights over the sink. So, the first night we were there it was extremely cold outside. We could not get the house warm! I understand that it is an old house ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

National Parks themed Historic Getaway near Downtown Lynchburg
The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy

The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy

Shipman VA
Stay at this cabin in Nelson County. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Virginia Distillery Museum and Virginia Distillery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
This is a welcoming and beautiful cabin with wonderful views of the hills! Micheal is very responsive and responded quickly to every question we had! This cabin is cozy and very clean and includes all of the amenities you may want or need. My group rented out the cabin to ski at Winter Green and ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy
Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!

Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!

Schuyler VA
Stay at this cabin in Schuyler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Walton's Mountain Museum and Caromont Farm are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!
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The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

You can study the exhibits at The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Appomattox. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
Rear view of McLean House at Appomattox

McLean House

You can study the exhibits at McLean House, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Appomattox. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

McLean House

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

Find out about the history of Appomattox with a stop at Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

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