ACWM-Appomattox, through its two galleries of exhibits with more than 400 objects, documents, and photographs, explores the Civil War and its legacies, beginning with the secession of the southern states, delving into the last two years of the war, and ending with the Reconstruction era and post-war reunification efforts. The museum sits on one of the last battlefields of the Civil War. Just a mile and a half away, Robert E. Lee met with Ulysses S. Grant to discuss the terms of surrender. Visitors can explore over 400 artifacts, photographs, and documents, including the uniform and sword worn by General Robert E. Lee to the surrender. ACWM–Appomattox provides a unique insight into the American Civil War and its legacies.