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Uncovering Civil War Artillery at Fort Sumter
Civil War artillery has been discovered within its walls. Join us as we explore the significance of this historical relic.
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Fort Sumter: The First Shots of America's Bloodiest War
Charleston, South Carolina became the ignition point for the U.S. Civil War when Confederate forces bombarded Fort Sumter, ...
The Union flew the white flag of surrender at Fort Sumter. Now it's up for auction in Greenville.
A Charleston, South Carolina surrender flag, Confederate documents, and Union soldier items among historic Civil War ...
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A behind-the-scenes look at the 2 weeks leading up to the firing on Fort Sumter: Part 2
Today’s column picks up where last Monday’s ended as we look back at the week before the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter. We left off on April 6, 1861, when the first ...
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Learn about Civil War history at Fort Sumter National Monument
Key Highlight: Fort Sumter is a must-see, especially for kids and history buffs. You probably remember Fort Sumter as the place where the first shot of the Civil War was fired back in 1861.