Alabama in the Civil War

  • Alabama Secedes

    Alabama secedes from the Union becoming the fourth state to secede.
  • The War Begins

    The War Begins
    The War begins when Fort Sumter is bombed.
  • Emancipation Proclamation is issued

    Emancipation Proclamation is issued
  • Battle of Gettysburg Began

  • The Battle of Mobile Bay

    The Battle of Mobile Bay
  • Wilson's Raid into Alabama

    Wilson's Raid into Alabama
  • The Battle of Blakeley

  • General Robert E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox

    General Robert E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox
    General Lee's surrender ended the Cnfederacy.
  • City of Mobile falls

  • The Thirteenth Ammendment is Ratified

    The thirteenth ammendment is ratified which officially ends slavery.