American Civil War

Election of Lincoln

Nov 6, 1860

This event served as the immediate reason for the outbreak of the Civil War.

Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

It was the site upon which the shots initating the Civil War were fired.

The Battle Of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

It was the first major battle of the Civil War.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

It was the bloodiest single-day battle in history with 22,717 dead and wounded.

Emancipation Proclamation

Sep 22, 1862

The Emancipation Proclamation declared that as of January 1, 1863, all slaves in the rebellious states (the Southern states) were some what free.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

It was the battle with the largest number of casualties in the Civil War. It is often described as the turning point of the war.