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The Enslaved Families of the McLean Household
- Type: Person
The events of April 9, 1865 made Appomattox Court House and Wilmer McLean, owner of the home where Generals Grant and Lee met to discuss Lee’s surrender, well known. Yet, the names of the enslaved men and women who swept that doorstep, tidied the parlor before the Generals were shown in, minded the house, the children and the affairs of the McLean family are mostly unknown.
Enslaved People of Appomattox County
- Type: Person
In early 1865, over 4,600 African Americans were enslaved in Appomattox County. On April 9, 1865, after four years of war, Federal victory brough the promise of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to Appomattox Court House and made emancipation a reality for all enslaved people in this region, including half of Appomattox County’s population. Learn some of their stories.
John Martin House
- Type: Place

This property, and several of its improvements, is linked to Cherokee leader John Martin. Martin built the main house (on the opposite side of Dalton Pike) approximately 1835 after being driven out of Murray County, Georgia. Martin, who has been described as "a distinguished judge in the courts of the Cherokee Nation, and also the national treasurer," was forced to sell his property in 1837, just prior to the Cherokee Removal.
George Peers
Forward Let the People Go
We Forget Them Not
A Cup of Cold Water
Dying In The Hospital
Presentation of the Flag to Second Regiment of S.C. Vols.
Lines to E. H. F.
Neither Thirst Any More
Woman's Right
Mene, Mene
May We Pray?
Amache Museum
Oak Ridge Wayside: From Little Boy to Big Fun
Franklin Court Printing Office
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Charles Lee, former British Army officer, became the second highest ranking general of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. On June 28, 1776 he oversaw the victory at the Battle of Sullivan's Island in Charleston, SC. Two years later, his retreat on the field at the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse would result in his court martial and the end of his military career. Learn more about this controversial figure here.
Sophia Gough Ridgely Howard
- Type: Person

Sophia Gough Ridgely Howard went against the norms of her time and took a silent stand against the institution of slavery the best way she knew how. According to several historical accounts, she helped influence her father, Charles Carnan Ridgely, to manumit (free) many of those he enslaved. She championed what she thought was right, a stand that led to a rift in the family, though she never lived to see the impact of her actions. Pushing for social change.
Maswik Lodge Bus Stop - Village (Blue) Route
- Type: Place

This shuttle stop is right in front of the main entrance to Maswik Lodge. The Lodge building and adjacent guest rooms are contemporary in style. The main lodge building houses a Registration Desk, Gift Shop, and a Food Court. There is also a transportation desk for booking guided tours. Across the railroad tracks is one end of a large parking lot, (Lot D, with 150 spaces - including 30 for RVs) and a short walk to the Backcountry Information Center. Visit link for schedule.