fort sumter

     

Issued in 2011, a stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of a major event in U.S. history depicts this stronghold

Trivia about fort sumter

  • On April 14, 1865, General Robert Anderson raised the same flag he'd lowered over this port four years before
  • Daniel Hough, the Civil War's first fatality, died not in battle but in an accident at this fort
  • On April 12, 1861 Confederate general Beauregard attacked this fort in Charleston Harbor
  • 2 days after the war began, Union troops surrendered this South Carolina fort to the Confederates
  • Union major Robert Anderson was asked to surrender the federal garrison at this fort in April 1861
  • Seen here, it entered history in April 140 years ago
  • Major Robert Anderson was in command of this S.C. fort when it was attacked in April 1861
  • In the summer, tour boats carry Civil War buffs from Charleston City Marina to this island fort every day
  • Seminole Indian leader Osceola is buried at this fort where the Civil War began
  • The Confederates held this fort from April 1861 to February 1865
  • On Christmas night, 1860 Major Anderson moved his troops from Ft. Moultrie to this more defensible fort
  • Bombarded with some 4,000 shells during a 34-hour stretch, this fort surrendered to the South on April 14, 1861
  • In April 1861, a week after this fort fell, Grant wrote, "There are but two parties now, traitors and patriots"
  • Not one person was killed in the battle for this fort, the first battle of the Civil War
  • Though shots fired at this garrison started the war, no casualties resulted
  • The war's first casualty, Daniel Hough, was killed in an accidental explosion at this fort
  • After many days of bombardment, it became the first Union fort surrendered to the Confederates
  • In Feb. 2005 a reenactment was staged for this 140th anniversary of this fort's reoccupation by Union troops
  • (Cheryl of the Clue Crew reports from the seaside.) I'm at this site built to defend against foreign enemies; it was attacked by Louisiana's General Beauregard in 1861
  • Site of the first battle, this fort was incomplete & its 60 guns pointed out to sea

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  • About to get our history on #adamsvacation @ Fort Sumter National Monument
  • RT @Sully1876: I'm honestly disappointed in South Carolina. I guess they peaked at Fort Sumter.
  • I'm honestly disappointed in South Carolina. I guess they peaked at Fort Sumter.
  • "Fort Sumter has no aerial defense" - General Sumlin's journal, 28 August 2014
  • Flags on Fort Sumter #Charleston
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  • @AP_USHistory @QuizMeWWII Firing on Fort Sumter.
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  • 28 mei 1818 lahirnya P.G.T. Beauregard, jenderal Konfederasi yang memulai pemboman Fort Sumter @TissueYaTessa #28CeritaTessa
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  • REQUEST: The Mystery at Fort Sumter ((Real Kids, Real Place... by Carole Marsh -
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  • Going to see Fort Sumter in Charleston today! I am so freaking excited! #historynerd
  • Facing years of terrible suffering, the battle at Fort Sumter finally ended
  • I order Fort Sumter garrison to surrender to the confederacy.
  • Acabo de publicar una foto @ Fort Sumter
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  • RT @rplatz: Fort Sumter, where the 1st shots of the Civil War were fired 🇺🇸🔫
  • @ExploreCHS @USNewsTravel @SedonaAZ Nothing better than the beach on Sullivan's Island...across from Fort Sumter.
  • Fort Sumter, where the 1st shots of the Civil War were fired 🇺🇸🔫
  • Edmund Ruffin fired the first shot at Fort Sumter, officially kicking off the Civil War. With Lee's
  • I Know What You Did, Fort Sumter #RedneckAMovie
  • At a cabinet meeting today in 1861, Lincoln announces his decision to resupply Fort Sumter.
  • Daddy just told me we're going to Fort Sumter tomorrow 😍
  • Enjoying a nice day with a handsome man On the way to Fort Sumter
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  • Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies: General P.G.T. Beauregards Account of Fort Sumter-【電子書籍】 Of...
  • 9th grade Am Hist reviewed the election of 1860 and learned about the significance of Fort Sumter. HW is guided reading 15-3/15-4. #9AH
  • No. 46 on our America the Beautiful travel bucket list: Fort Sumter. See the full list:
  • @azzyTnF nope I'm not it was at the Fort Sumter gift shop😹
  • Psychology the battle has already began. In reality it has and still remain. Fort Sumter
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  • RT @reb_rick: @tahDeetz @NH92276 it may well be the new Fort Sumter if this is true.
  • @tahDeetz @NH92276 it may well be the new Fort Sumter if this is true.
  • I get to see Fort Sumter tomorrow! 🇺🇸
  • Remnants of Fort Sumter still standing. Civil War fought because so...
  • RT @DuffelBlog: South Carolina Celebrates Independence Day By Shelling Fort Sumter
  • Civil War Battles Kids Coloring Pages Free Pictures of Fort Sumter
  • Getting historical at Fort Sumter today, where apparently you can pick up a confederate flag because history I guess
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