Fort Sumtrer

  • The first effort for Fort Sumter relief sails from New York Harbor.

  • A second relief expedition for Fort Sumter under the command of G.V. Fox leaves New York.

  • General Beauregard demands the surrender of Fort Sumter. Major Anderson refuses.

  • Bombardment of Fort Sumter begins by Confederate forces.

  • Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter continues

  • Major Anderson surrenders and leaves Fort Sumter