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Vandalism at Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park

Officials are investigating vandalism at Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park, where the curtain was lowered on the Civil War.

The vandalism occurred at the Peers House, an 1850s structure now used primarily by park workers as housing.

Park Superintendent Reed Johnson said intruders entered the structure and cut water lines, which flooded the house. He said the vandals did not take anything.
Read entire article at AP