apr 12, 1861 - Fort Sumter
Description:
Fort Sumter bore witness to the opening chapter of the American Civil War. On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces bombarded this federal outpost, compelling its surrender. The thunderous roar of cannons marked the beginning of a conflict that would engulf the nation, pitting states against each other and fundamentally reshaping the course of American history. Fort Sumter stands as an enduring reminder of the tensions that fractured the Union and the sacrifices made on both sides during this tumultuous era.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
Now
~ 165 years ago