Civil War Timeline

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Sparks the start in the Civil War

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

Fierst Major Battle of Civil War

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

Union Army gained greater control of the Mississppi River. It was a blooody two-day Battle

Seven Days' Battles

Jun 26, 1862

Second Battle of Bull Run

Aug 1, 1862

A three-day Battle. Also know as the Second Battle of Manassas. Confederates had a major victory

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg. Was the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War and of U.S. History.

Emancipation Proclamation is Issued

Sep 22, 1862

Freeing of Confederate slaves. Went into effect on January 1st 1863

Siege of Vicksburg

May 15, 1863

Union cut off the city from outside contact and fired at it repeatedly untill the confederates surrendered.

Battle of Gettysburg

Period: Jul 1, 1863 to Jul 4, 1863

Key battle and turning point in the Civil War. Ended with the Confederates retreating

Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Lee surrendered to to Grant ending the Civil War