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McLean House - Appomattox Court House Art Print
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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McLean House - Appomattox Court House art print by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The McLean House is one of only two buildings in town to be used during the Civil War surrender process. This home is where Lee surrendered to Grant.... more
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The McLean House is one of only two buildings in town to be used during the Civil War surrender process. This home is where Lee surrendered to Grant. It is part of the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
The Battle of Appomattox Station took place on the land surrounding the sleepy little village of Appomattox Court House. Robert E. Lee hoping to transport his troops south by railroad into North Carolina, was trying to reach Appomattox Station, the train depot, located three miles west in what is current day Appomattox, Virginia. Ulysses S. Grant and his Union forces successfully block the Confederates.
Midday, April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee rode into the yard of the McLean House, dismounted from his horse, and went in. A short time later, Ulysses S. Grant surrounded by Generals and staff officers, followed. Dozens of officers and onlookers waited outside. Ninety minutes later, they both emerged from the home to the silent salutes of the Union off...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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