Piney Mountain, VA

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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."
#NoCleaningFee! Pool Table, Hot tub, fireplace overlooking Wreck Island Creek

#NoCleaningFee! Pool Table, Hot tub, fireplace overlooking Wreck Island Creek

Gladstone VA
Stay at this farm stay in Appomattox. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
It was lovely! The only complaint, and it was minor, was that there were many large hornets that kept finding their wary inside due to the older age of the house.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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#NoCleaningFee! Pool Table, Hot tub, fireplace overlooking Wreck Island Creek
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
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$114 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great place to stay with your pet

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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

TRU by Hilton Lynchburg

2.5 out of 5
650 SIMONS RUN Lynchburg VA
$101 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$108 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lynchburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
The room was spotless and excellent customer service.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

TRU by Hilton Lynchburg
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Back in Time! River Log Cabin-Off Grid

Back in Time! River Log Cabin-Off Grid

2 out of 5
Concord VA
Stay at this cabin in Concord.
Back in Time! River Log Cabin-Off Grid
The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy

The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy

Shipman VA
Stay at this cabin in Nelson County. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Virginia Distillery Museum and Virginia Distillery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 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 Jan 9, 2026

The Ultimate Escape. Unpack, Relax, Enjoy
Located less than 10 minutes from Liberty University

Located less than 10 minutes from Liberty University

Lynchburg VA
Stay at this vacation home in Lynchburg. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
Did not meet host. Was not able to get Wi-Fi. May have been our error. Had flowers on table which was very nice. Home was very clean.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Located less than 10 minutes from Liberty University
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Popular places to visit

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 travels to Appomattox. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

Find out about the history of Appomattox when you spend time at Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House. Discover the area's live music and monuments.

Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox Court House

McLean House

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

McLean House

Cities near Piney Mountain

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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