Battles of the civil war By dancejenny15 Apr 12, 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter First important battle of the civil war also known as the start of the civil war. May 15, 1861 Battle of Swells Point Union gunboats fight inconclusive battle with confederate artilary May 29, 1861 battle of aquia creek Jun 3, 1861 Battle of Philippi Races Jun 10, 1861 Battle of Big Bethel Jun 17, 1861 Battle of Boonville Jun 19, 1861 Battle of Cole Camp Jul 2, 1861 Battle of Hoke's Run Jul 5, 1861 Battle of Carthage Jul 11, 1861 Battle of Rich Mountain Jul 18, 1861 Battle of Blackburn's Ford Jul 21, 1861 First Battle of Bull Run