Myths About Lee's Surrender
Where
Program Location: 1466 Camp Paradise Rd, Rice VA (Visitor Center)
Main Park Address: High Bridge Trail State Park, 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966.
When
June 6, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us at High Bridge Station for a special guest program from Patrick Schroeder. This hour-long talk covers some of the most interesting aspects from the books Thirty Myths about Lee's Surrender and More Myths about Lee's Surrender. The enlightening lecture explores what really happened at Appomattox and separates the myths from the facts. It will be a highly entertaining talk that is good not only for Civil War groups but is also extremely popular with civic organizations.
Patrick resides in Lynchburg and has worked as an independent researcher, author, historian, and tour guide. He has served as the Historian at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park since 2002. Patrick is also the Historian and co-founder of the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society that saves land important to the climatic events of April 1865.
A limited number of signed copies of Final Bloodshed, a book Patrick co-authored with Chris Calkins, will be available for $20. The book examines fields hospitals and care practices during the Appomattox Campaign. Proceeds from the books benefit the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-480-5835
Email Address: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Special Event
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