Charles Sweeney Cabin

The Charles Sweeney Cabin, located within the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, is a historic structure significant for its association with the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865. Built between 1830 and 1840, this single-story, one-room cabin served as a residence for Charles Sweeney and his family, and is notable for its connection to the Sweeney clan, including Joel Sweeney, who popularized the five-string banjo. The cabin features a loft, a fireplace, and original architectural details, making it a fascinating site for tourists and researchers interested in Civil War history and 19th-century rural Virginia life.