The surrender of Robert E Lee's Army at Appomattox Virginia marked the final victory of the Army of The Potomac and the end of the war for the 69th Pa. Only 56 men of the original 1006 who had left Philadelphia in September 1861 remained when the Appomattox surrender came. The heavy losses in killed and wounded as well as disease and capture had whittled away the proud Irish regiment. It was especially important to have a large contingent of men and woman from the 69th attend this 150th event. The "Irish Volunteers" fielded the largest company at the ceremonies. Amidst all of the activity of that weekend the 69th took time to gather and honor the 56 who made it to Appomattox by calling, soldier by soldier, that final roll. At the event the 69th ladies helped feed ham, biscuits and coffee to the ragged rebel prisoners and the 69th band played two sets at the village. The Appomattox 150th event was planned by the USV to be a blend of "Living History"; infantry battles; a feeding of the surrendered Confederates and a march down the original Lynchburg-Richmond Stage Road traveled by Chamberlain's troops into Appomattox village to receive the arms and flags of the surrendered Confederate army.