Junior Ranger Day School of the Soldier at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on Sunday, August 30, by stepping into the “School of the Soldier” at 10:30 am. Families can take part in this interactive program exploring the daily life of Civil War soldiers. Participants can try their hand at basic military drill and join a recreation of the April 12, 1865, stacking of arms ceremony. Ranger programs or living history programs are also offered every hour from 9:50 am through 2:50 pm throughout the weekend.

All Ages