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

April 12, 1861: Fort Sumter bombarded, Civil War begins by: David Tristan. Posted: Apr 12, 2024 / 09:10 AM EDT. ... Over the next few months the Governor of South Carolina, ...

Most folks will tell you the Civil War began April 12, 1861, with the first shots fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. Many historians, however, say the war actually began 164 years ago this ...

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 ...

South Carolina, of course, then the Confederacy, were equally resolute about securing the post. Hatcher gives us a good account of the protracted stand off over the fort (December 1860-April 1861). ..

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will commemorate the first shots of the American Civil War on April 15 and April 16 with a special event.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park will commemorate the 248 Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with Carolina Day events.