TOPICS: Appomattox Centennial Community Celebration Residents Festival History Engagement

APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The town of Appomattox marked its centennial birthday with a vibrant celebration at Courtland Festival Park, drawing dozens of families to commemorate the milestone.

Residents and visitors alike enjoyed a variety of activities, including games, food, music, and a dunk tank.

Brenda Brisentine, who has lived in Appomattox for 77 years, expressed her fondness for the town. "I like my wide open spaces, so this is a good place to live if you like that," she said.

Frieda Marston, another long-time resident, highlighted the community's close-knit nature. "You can look around and see someone you know and someone you love. That's it. And that's what this commu

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