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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Silent Witnesses: Surrender Souvenirs from the Mclean House
silent witness
The silent witness

The significance of the events which took place on Palm Sunday, 1865 in the parlor of a private residence in a small Virginia town was immediately apparent to many who were there.  A number of Federal officers carried home souvenirs that would commemorate the part they had played.

Group 1: "Silent Witness" Doll

Group 2: Surrender Pencil

Group 3: "Lee's Surrender Table"

Group 4: "Lee's Chair"

Group 5: "Grant's Table"

Group 6: "Grant's Chair"

Group 7: Brass Candlesticks

 
Lt. Colonel Charles Marshall (left), Chief Justice John Marshall (right)  

Did You Know?
Colonel Charles Marshall, Lee's aide-de-camp was the great-nephew of Chief Justice John Marshall. Charles Marshall chose the site of the surrender meeting and was the only Confederate present, in the McLean House, besides General Lee. Visit Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

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Last Updated: February 11, 2009 at 13:55 EST