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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Luxury Log Cabin Getaway: Near Wintergreen Resort & Shenandoah Valley

23.86 mi from city center

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Historic Home- Walking Distance to Downtown

18.37 mi from city center

$218 nightly

$245 total

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Downtown Lynchburg Condo w/ James River Views

18.05 mi from city center

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Located less than 10 minutes from Liberty University

19.46 mi from city center

$134 nightly

$144 total

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Charlie's Hideout - A Modern Historic Retreat - Your Home Away From Home!

20.02 mi from city center

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Convenient Home Only 4 Minutes From LU

22.19 mi from city center

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Private, Charm, & Unique Stay

20.62 mi from city center

$115 nightly

$130 total

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The Orange House - Only 4 Minutes from LU

22.19 mi from city center

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Cottage w/ James River Access in Wingina!

13.81 mi from city center

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The Treehouse Private Apt 15 min to Lynchburg

10.84 mi from city center

$145 nightly

$156 total

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Log Cabin, 27 Acre Modern Mountain Escape, Pool, Hot Tub and Fireplace

10.08 mi from city center

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This cabin features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Families will appreciate the playground and onsite laundry facilities. A garden and barbecue grills are also provided.

Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails!

23.63 mi from city center

$155 nightly

$174 total

Jul 30 - Jul 31

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Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.

19.48 mi from city center

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The Retreat at Candlers Mountain - Near Liberty University & Downtown Lynchburg

21.02 mi from city center

$104 nightly

$112 total

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The Refuge at Laurel

22.78 mi from city center

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