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150th anniversary of Appomattox
View Tweets from The Times' Marc Chase and others as they observe the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War in ceremonies and re-enactments at Appomattox Court House in Virginia
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Battlefield copy of agreement ending Civil War 150 years ago today: bit.ly/appomattox150 #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLAfg_W8AASEsJ.jpg
by Hillary Kelly via twitter 4/9/2015 7:53:20 PM -
Grant regales visitors with tales of his engagement to Julia Dent #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLM2YOWIAAWurN.jpg
by civilwartrust via twitter 4/9/2015 7:55:34 PM -
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Ranger James at #APX150th asks crowd significance of a reunited nation @AppomattoxNPS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLPDFFUkAAR_ry.jpg
by LE via twitter 4/9/2015 8:05:10 PM -
Historic Congressional Cemetery remembers Appomattox. #BellsAcrosstheLand2015 #civilwar #APX150th @CongCemetery http://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/586259190831788033/pu/img/5uj7eoPW9sqf9D13.jpg
by Davidjones2898 via twitter 4/9/2015 8:08:34 PM -
This just in: Lee Surrenders! #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLQ0ZyWAAAixsz.jpg
by Katie Lawhon via twitter 4/9/2015 8:12:55 PM -
Forevermore forbidden is the wearing of the gray... #CW150 #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLRYTFUIAALHuT.jpg
by Ben Mullen via twitter 4/9/2015 8:15:24 PM -
#Confederate #reenactor explains #CivilWar ammunition to kids. #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLUK7XWAAE-Qwt.jpg
by civilwartrust via twitter 4/9/2015 8:27:33 PM -
#APX150th watch the battle tonight at 5 on @wsls http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLU9ShUsAEEI8q.jpg
by Rachel Lucas via twitter 4/9/2015 8:31:01 PM -
by Rachel Lucas via twitter 4/9/2015 8:32:23 PM
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"Duh" of the Day: Appomattox Court House is the town/village NAME. Not the building where Lee surrendered. #APX150th #TheMoreYouKnowby TeeshaRoo via twitter 4/9/2015 8:34:31 PM
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Legend has it that following the surrender Gen Lee headed to Natours for fried chicken & potato wedges. ow.ly/i/aiALk #APX150thby JonathanRWilson via twitter 4/9/2015 8:37:38 PM -
Ranger Zach: "We are here today to remember both the tragedy and the triumph of the Civil War." #BellsAcrosstheLand2015 #CivilWar #APX150thby Fort Washington Park via twitter 4/9/2015 8:38:04 PM -
Throwing it back to 1865 today. Enjoyed the events in Appomattox for the sesquicentennial! #APX150th #tbt http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLYEl5WAAAp5E9.jpg
by Daniel Puckette via twitter 4/9/2015 8:44:37 PM -
Are folks forgetting #Appomattox? Wouldn't be the first time. New York Tribune article, 10 June 1894 #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLYIzbVEAA86I6.jpg
by StonewallJacksonsArm via twitter 4/9/2015 8:44:55 PM -
Last civilian casualty at #Appomattox was wounded a slave on April 9, but died free on April 12 usnews.com/news/us/articl… #APX150th #cw150by Rob Finkill via twitter 4/9/2015 8:50:58 PM -
It's been 20+ yrs since I 1st came to @AppomattoxNPS Glad I could be here for #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLZ40NWgAE0_tW.jpg
by dullman82 via twitter 4/9/2015 8:52:32 PM -
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Union officers await Gens. Lee and Grant at the McLean House, actual site of the 1865 Civil War surrender. #apx150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLctoLW8AAI4JC.jpg
by Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:04:53 PM -
RT @civilwartrust: Ed Bearss informally answering questions about Custer for visitors. #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCK88VHW0AEbO_W.jpg
by apushtweets1776 via twitter 4/9/2015 9:05:46 PM -
Union officers await Gens. Lee and Grant at the McLean House, real site of the 1865 Civil War surrender. #NWIndiana http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLdC0QWgAEoapU.jpg
by Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:06:20 PM -
Rebel cavalry clear a path for Gen. Lee to McLean house, where he's set to surrender and end the Civil War. #apx150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLdmc4WMAE68LO.jpg
by Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:08:46 PM -
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Rebel cavalry clear path for Gen. Lee to McLean house, where he's set to surrender and end the Civil War. #NWIndiana http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLd1JNWEAAJ1II.jpg
by Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:09:45 PM -
Today is the real anniversary but catch surrender reenactment coverage Friday through Sunday at nwi.com/civilwar. #apx150th #NWIndianaby Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:13:22 PM
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Solve Civil War mysteries, free iPad app (ages 13+). bit.ly/rippedapart #APX150th http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLJWhZWAAIoDcI.png" @RudyWieck
by Schekirke via twitter 4/9/2015 9:13:23 PM -
Actual terms of Lee's surrender to Grant 150 years ago today at the McLean house in Appomattox. go.usa.gov/3DQm5 #NWIndiana #apx150thby Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:14:14 PM
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#sorrynotsorry for all the #CivilWar tweets today! #APX150th #appomattox #civilwar150 #cw150 #April9thby GiGi Bregani via twitter 4/9/2015 9:14:56 PM -
Bells are ringing all over Virginia and the nation today, commemorating the end of the Civil War 150 years ago today. #apx150th #NWIndianaby Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:26:34 PM
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Eyewitness account at the Appomattox Civil War surrender from a Medal of Honor winner. #apx150th #apxNWIndiana twitter.com/SenAngusKing/s…by Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:28:10 PM
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Eyewitness account at the Appomattox Civil War surrender from a Medal of Honor winner. #apx150th #NWIndiana twitter.com/SenAngusKing/s…by Marc Chase via twitter 4/9/2015 9:29:21 PM
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A reenactor plays Shenandoah to a group of spectators at the #apx150th ift.tt/1ceWHQ0 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCLjprlW0AEQ65y.jpg
by ashliemwalter via twitter 4/9/2015 9:35:11 PM -
Honored to be a part of the #APX150th @AppomattoxNPS today. Looking forward to the events tomorrowby Sam Pauley via twitter 4/9/2015 9:41:09 PM -
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Headed back to #Richmond from #APX150th Appomattox where 150 years ago Lee surrendered to Grant ending Civil War #civilwar150thby Kathy Shwiff via twitter 4/9/2015 9:46:54 PM -
What a day, the site of a new birth a freedom for our nation #APX150th #cw150 instagram.com
by Rokeby71 via twitter 4/9/2015 9:49:48 PM -
Dying at the Death: Remembering the Dorcy Family at Appomattox Court House wp.me/pVa7P-252 #APX150th #cw150 @AppomattoxNPSby irishacw via twitter 4/9/2015 9:58:04 PM -
Penn Square @cityoflancpa #BellsAcrosstheLand2015 #APX150th #CW150th #Appomattox
youtube.com/watch?v=2x-37I…by Re_MarkS via twitter 4/9/2015 10:02:02 PM -
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We rang the kitchen bell at Historic Kenmore at 3:15pm today to mark the Civil War's end. Video: youtube.com/watch?v=9vhmkI… #CW150 #APX150thby Zac Cunningham via twitter 4/9/2015 10:06:27 PM -
#Read chap 1~ #CivilWar #Novel #VictorySong goo.gl/OgY2gF #4UChristinBooks #APX150TH #CR4U #IARTG #Free @writerruthoby sheiladeeth via twitter 4/9/2015 10:08:46 PM -
“Grant attempted to crush Lee’s army in Virginia.” amzn.to/16QZR7d #novel #Christfic #APX150TH #4UChristinBooks @writerrutho #SALEby sheiladeeth via twitter 4/9/2015 10:09:15 PM
