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2 days ago · The construction of Fort Sumter began in 1829 as part of the "Third System" coastal defense plan, which was implemented after the War of 1812 to protect the United States from foreign invasions. The fort was named after General Thomas Sumter, a Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina.
4 days ago · In 2022, the South Carolina Battlefield Preservation Trust unveiled Fort Fair Lawn – one of only two extant Revolutionary War redoubts in South Carolina. Visitors park at Old Santee Canal Park and hike 1.1 miles along a crushed gravel trail to the fort’s forested location. Fort Fair Lawn is more preserved than restored.
2 days ago · American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights. When antislavery candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected president (1860), the Southern states seceded.
- What caused the American Civil War?The American Civil War was the culmination of the struggle between the advocates and opponents of slavery that dated from the founding of the Unite...
- Who won the American Civil War?The Union won the American Civil War. The war effectively ended in April 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his troops to Unio...
- How many people died during the Civil War?It is estimated that from 752,000 to 851,000 soldiers died during the American Civil War. This figure represents approximately 2 percent of the Ame...
- Who were the most important figures in the American Civil War?Important people during the American Civil War included Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, whose election prompted the seces...
- Why are Confederate symbols controversial?The modern usage of Confederate symbols, especially the Confederate Battle Flag and statues of Confederate leaders, is considered controversial bec...
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6 days ago · Upcoming dates, times and sighting details for the space station's next passes over Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina, United States
5 days ago · CCC Kids Summer Blast. 320 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150. 21-24 Jul.
3 days ago · Memorial Weekend Couples 9&Dine is hosted at "400 Stuart St, Sumter, SC". Battle on the Street is hosted at "Croswell Drive Park". Mason Jar Masterpiece or Woodcut is hosted at "1116 Alice Drive, Suite E, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150". Second Mill Lounge is hosted at "The Restaurant at Second Mill". We'll recommend events ...
2 days ago · South Carolina ( / ˌkærəˈlaɪnə / ⓘ KARR-ə-LY-nə) is a poo in the coastal Southeastern region of the United States. It borders North Carolina to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and Georgia to the southwest across the Savannah River. Along with North Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast.
