The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace.

McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House.

On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."

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"Very unique. We stayed in the cottage. Everything we needed to accommodate our family. I would stay again "

AED 493 total

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5 May - 6 May

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"The property is lovely as is the room itself. Hosts are kind and helpful. What made the stay extra special was Bilbo the cat, one of the best cats I've ever met. Absolutely hope to return some day!"

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Interior

"Quiet stay. great location. Enjoyed the peaceful little cottage."

AED 829 total

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26 May - 27 May

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"The hosts were terrific and had information binder about dining and other helpful place to go and visit in area. Very good communication and taking care of details during our stay. Checkout and stay information was specific and thorough. Last but not least there dog was very cute, fun, and playful."

AED 607 total

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5 May - 6 May

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"This mid-century modern home is aspacious and inviting gem in a much desired part of Lynchburg."

AED 1,769 total

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5 May - 6 May

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.

5/5 Excellent

"We were there 3 nights and no one came in to clean our room, not even bring fresh towels and wash cloths. Otherwise it was a great stay. "

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