 Conclusion of the American Civil War

The surrender of the Confederacy commenced with the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, at Appomattox Court House, by General Robert E. Lee and concluded with the surrender of the "Shenandoah" on November 6, 1865, bringing the hostilities of the American Civil War to a close.The fighting of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War between Lieut.