Events in 1865 By DejahMonae Jan 1, 1865 Carolinas' campaign Jan 11, 1865 Battle of Beverly, WV Jan 16, 1865 Drunken sailor attacks munitions at Ft Fisher NC, 40 die Feb 18, 1865 - Evacuation of Charleston, SC Feb 22, 1865 Battle of Wilmington, NC (Fort Anderson) occupied by Federals Mar 2, 1865 President Lincoln inaugurated for his 2nd term as president Mar 8, 1865 Battle of Kingston, NC (Wilcox's ridge, Wise's Forks) Aug 2, 1865 Lewis Carroll publishes "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" Nov 21, 1865 Shaw University forms in Raleigh NC Dec 6, 1865 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery