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Monday, April 9, 2012

Robert E Lee surrenders to U.S. Grant

At Appomattox, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War. Forced to abandon the Confederate capital of Richmond, blocked from joining the surviving Confederate force in North Carolina, and harassed constantly by Union cavalry, Lee had no other option.

For a nice weekend trip start in and tour Petersburg’s VA then follow Lee’s retreat route to Appomattox.

Time permitting you can also work in the sights of the Confederate capitol Richmond VA.

After four long years this journey marks the end of the American Civil War.

Steve Call
"The Travel Professor"

Steve Call gets paid to tell people where to go as the director of the Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management associate degree program at Ohio University-Ironton. Professionally, he's a certified travel consultant and accredited cruise counselor and holds two college degrees. He has visited all the continents with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Robert E Lee surrenders to U.S. Grant

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