Civil War Timeline By JoRorhback Nov 8, 1860 Lincoln elected Pres lack of popular vote is indication of problems. Dec 31, 1860 South Carolina secedes First state to leave the Union. Apr 28, 1861 Fr. Sumter attacked South fires first shot. Aug 10, 1862 Bull Run Confederate victory. May 2, 1863 Gettysburg Union victory Apr 27, 1865 Lee surrendered for the Confederacy Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courth House, Virginia.