Peter Carmichael gave an overview of the Civil War in 1861. He touched on the social, political and military components that led to the start of the war. He encouraged scholars to help develop a ...

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 ...

The Civil War started in April 1861 and raged for over four years. From Fort Sumter to Appomattox and beyond, here are the most basic facts you need. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ ...

His book about the start of the Civil War called "1861: The Civil War Awakening" is now out in paperback. At this point in their conversation, the topic shifts to one of the central concerns of ...

1861: The Civil War Awakening is now available in paperback. The first shots of the American Civil War were fired almost 151 years ago in the Charleston, S.C., harbor. Less than two days later ...

The Civil War began at Fort Sumter in Charleston Bay on April 12, 1861. The Confederate army claimed the Union base as their own, opening fire on the camp and forcing the surrender of the American ...

A new collection of primary source documents, "The 1863 Stibbs Family Civil War Era Letters," is the third set of letters ...

While most Americans believe the Civil War started with the bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the first bloodshed of the Civil War happened one week later during the Pratt Street Riot ...

The first day of November 1861 was the last full day the nearly 1,000 soldiers of the 27th Massachusetts would be home. Skip to Article. Set weather. ... Civil War Nov. 1861: ...

Lincoln and Civil War scholars debated why the Civil War didn't end in 1861, the year that it began. They discussed why the numerous advantages of the Union did not bring the war to a swift ...