Woodrow Wilson Coming to Virginia
Title
Woodrow Wilson Coming to Virginia
Creator
Unknown
Identifier
WWP20693
Date
1912 July 26
Description
Article from the Culpepper Exponent telling of Wilson’s invitation and upcoming visit to Appomattox to replant a tree at the sight of Lee’s surrender.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Will Replant “Surrender” Apple Tree at Appomattox, and Visit Monticello.
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The famous old apple tree near Appomattox Courthouse, under which Lee surrendered to Grant (long since carried away piece by piece by souvenir hunters), is to be replaced by a tree planted by Governor Woodrow Wilson.
Colonel George A. Armes, United States arms, owner of the Appomattox farm, has returned to this from a visit to Governor Wilson at Sea Girt, with the news that the Democratic presidential nominee has accepted on invitation to visit the historical place to plant the new tree within the next few weeks.
It is expected that the trip to Virginia will be made by a party including a number of senators and representatives, and that a visit will be paid to Monticello, Jefferson’s home.
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The famous old apple tree near Appomattox Courthouse, under which Lee surrendered to Grant (long since carried away piece by piece by souvenir hunters), is to be replaced by a tree planted by Governor Woodrow Wilson.
Colonel George A. Armes, United States arms, owner of the Appomattox farm, has returned to this from a visit to Governor Wilson at Sea Girt, with the news that the Democratic presidential nominee has accepted on invitation to visit the historical place to plant the new tree within the next few weeks.
It is expected that the trip to Virginia will be made by a party including a number of senators and representatives, and that a visit will be paid to Monticello, Jefferson’s home.
Original Format
Letter
Article
Files
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Woodrow Wilson Coming to Virginia,” 1912 July 26, WWP20693, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.