On April 12, 1861, Captain George S. James fired the first Confederate shot at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, leading to a siege, a Union retreat and the start of the Civil War. Exhibits ...

Charleston, South Carolina became the ignition point for the U.S. Civil War when Confederate forces bombarded Fort Sumter, ...

Charleston, South Carolina blends hands-on history, engaging museums, and beachside fun to surprise even the most reluctant ...

A look at what happened April 7-12, 1861, before the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. The shots fired spurred the start of the Civil War.

Located in Charleston harbor, Fort Sumter was still held by Union forces in April 1861, despite South Carolina's secession in 1860. National Park Service historian Mark Maloy described the events ...

Here’s what happened in April 1861, leading up to the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, which spurred the launch of the American Civil War.

Fort Sumter, where the Civil War started in 1861, is located in the middle of Charleston Harbor, and is only accessible by ferry rides. More It is the violence, the resolve and the history of this ...

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Richmond Examiner of Monday contains the following: CHARLESTON, Saturday, Oct. 31. The enemy's fire on Fort Sumter last night continued furious and incessant ...

CHARLESTON, April 16, 1861. ADJUTANT GENERAL JONES -- Sir: From the returns received from the various posts, I have the unexampled privilege of stating that no serious casualty has occurred during ...

A cartographer's guide to global destinations. Charleston, South Carolina Starting point: Fort Sumter, Charleston, SC View larger image. They Draw & Travel features hundreds of maps illustrated by ...