Appomattox Ridge

[E.B. West]

According to the guide, Confederate troops were heading for this ridge in order to move south and re-group. Unfortunately for them, the Union had several thousand troops coming up the other side. The rest is history. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House several days later. By the way, for those who are interested, neither Lee nor Grant set foot in the actual courthouse. The surrender was signed in the McLean house right next door. History lesson over.

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[Ann]

This is a really great shot E.B.! And thanks for the history lesson too!!!!

[Joe F.N.]

What an absolutely gorgeous shot of Appomattox, EB. I've made the tour of Gettysburg and it's quite moving to experience that but I've never been to Appomattox.

[Rob]

Cool shot EB. Likewise thanks for the lesson. Beautiful setting

[beaucamera]

What lovely color and composition!

Virginia
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[ahockenberry]

Nice work...and a bit of history too!

[E.B. West]

Thanks all. It's beautiful country around there, as you can see, the leaves aren't cooperating very much.

[Rudi]

Very nice, EB. An impressive image, even if the leaves didn't play along... :)

[Ellen]

Very interesting story E.B. and lovely picture too.

[E.B. West]

Thanks Rudi and Ellen. Next month I'll be in eastern Virginia and give lessons on colonial times:)