A family claiming to be deep in the throes of some sinister haunting. They heard it all from mysterious voices talking about things to actual music. For the longest time officials were baffled and the children simply could not get to sleep – not while there were ghosts amongst them.

You want to know what it was?

Here’s a hint, there weren’t any ghosts.

In fact, the sources of these voices were actually quite real and quite alive.

You see, the family had a home security system. The one they currently had featured the ability for monitoring center technicians to speak directly to the occupants of the home. Services like these are quite common, especially if the monitoring center techs need to correspond with someone injured or offer instruction.

Turns out that a relatively new tech working the monitoring center was mistakenly hitting “transmit” during conversations with co-workers or when music was playing. Now one particular family in the Appomattox region can sleep a little easier.

Appomattox County is a top travel destination in the state of Virginia. It is an interesting sight for people who are interested in studying the American Civil War. Appomattox County is planning a memorial celebration in April, 2015 to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. The town formerly called Nebraska is now the town of Appomattox. The city is only four hours away from Washington D.C. You can reach Virginia Beach in three hours.

The Pamplin Pipe factory located in Appomattox county was once the largest manufacturers of clay smoking pipes in the world. You will find a variety of interesting attractions including Holliday State Lake Park. This park offers water sports and activities for everyone in the family. Relax and unwind on their sandy beaches. The Appomattox Count is an interesting place to visit.

There are other things to do in this area beyond those related to the Civil War. There are several nice golf courses in the area with great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Appomattox is home to the Appomattox Courthouse Theater where one can see local productions of well-known shows as well as original performances.

Shopping in and around Appomattox is not limited to big box stores, antique stores abound in the region and there are enough shops to keep one busy all day. For a lunch break, stop in at one of the local favorites.

The Southern Virginia Wine Trail winds through the area. Pick a winery and enjoy a day of tasting and winery tours. In some cases, there is fine dining on site. A picnic lunch with local wine and lovely views is a perfect backdrop for the Appomattox visit!

The first of these hotspots is the old jailhouse that still stands in Appomattox. Jails always seem to be centers of phantom activity, and this one is no exception. Some people have reported a tapping noise coming from the windows, just as a prisoner may have done in the times that the jail was active.

Another concentration of ghostly activity can be found at an old host across from a local cemetery, where many people have reporting hearing moans, cries, and walking noises. When this particular house was researched, it was discovered that the house was used during the civil war as a hospital, where many confederate soldiers no doubt lose their lives.

Many lives were lost in the Civil War. Just like any battle, the times were very hard on the soldiers, the fighting very intense, and the burden on both sides often too hard to bear. People that come to visit this site should honor those fallen soldiers from both sides of the war, using this time to pay respect.

When you are visiting these sites, it is not acceptable behavior to be loud and rude. It is not acceptable to start with rebel rhetoric, such as “The South shall rise again,” and it is not acceptable to act disparaging towards either side of the conflict. It is not appropriate to deface, diminish, or otherwise corrupt any of the historical places that represent the Civil War in the area.

The Civil War was a very important war in American history, but it was also very brutal. All those who fell from fighting, regardless of rank, residence or belief, should be honored for what they are: an American soldier.

Surrender your taste buds at Granny Bee’s Restaurant! Set in historic downtown Appomattox, the family who owns Granny Bee’s is pleased to serve their patrons, homemade meals, rolls and desserts.

Open twenty four hours, the Huddle House prides itself in serving their famous delicious platters of food, as well as signature sandwiches and salads.

Offering fancy teas and desserts, the Appomattox Gallery and Tea Room is delighted to serve their customers in an elegant and delicious setting. You are invited to stop by for light lunches, self-serve beverages and special events!

For a more earthy surrender of one’s taste buds, stop by Appomattox Farmers Market! Open Fridays, April through October, customers can take away fresh eggs (and chickens!), homemade goodies and Virginia grown/certified plants and flowers.

You can start off your visit by strolling along the Turn of the Century Walking Tour. There are no guides leading you; you are able to take as much time as you’d like without being rushed to the next stop.

The historical museum shows every visitor some information from the Civil War, as well as memorabilia from what life used to be like in Appomattox.

Don’t leave Appomattox without stopping by the National Historic Park. Even if you aren’t interested in what happened during the Civil War, this attraction will be sure to send goose bumps up and down your arms. With many of the same buildings from 1865, this is the site where Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant worked out the terms that resulted in the end of the war.

These are just a few of the many spectacular attractions offered in Appomattox, Virginia. Each and every spot will leave you with more knowledge and appreciation that you’ll wonder what took you so long to visit.