The Battlefield

1861-1865. Learn about the battles during the Civil War, Sherman's March through the South, Robert Small's heroics, The Hunley and more.

Federal Occupation of Beaufort | History of SC Slide Collection

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Federal Occupation of Beaufort | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 33

Federal forces under General Stevens march triumphantly into the town of Beaufort on December 5, 1861. "Harper's Weekly" reported to its readers, "The beautiful rural town of Beaufort came into...

Bombardment of Port Royal | History of SC Slide Collection

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Bombardment of Port Royal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 31

The troops of the U.S. Army at Fort Sumter surrendered to the Confederacy on April 14, but within the year a larger force had established a permanent military footing along the South Carolina coast...

Map of Hilton Head, December, 1861 | History of SC Slide Collection

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Map of Hilton Head, December, 1861 | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 30

In spite of the absence of modern television and radio news coverage, citizens were given a visual understanding of the war through the efforts of photographers like Matthew Brady, and the engravings...

Fourth South Carolina Regiment | History of SC Slide Collection

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Fourth South Carolina Regiment | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 29

The Fourth South Carolina regiment, working in the trenches at night at Manassas Junction. From "Harper's Weekly," August 10, 1861. Courtesy of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

Housetop View of Fort Sumter's Bombardment | History of SC Slide Collection

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Housetop View of Fort Sumter's Bombardment | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 27

The housetops of Charleston during the bombardment of Fort Sumter. From "Harper's Weekly." Courtesy of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

The Bombardment of Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Bombardment of Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 26

On April 11, 1861, with the supply ships Lincoln had promised to send already underway, General P.G.T. Beauregard sent James Chesnut with a message to Major Anderson, demanding to know when he would...

Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

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Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 24

Fort Sumter, viewed here from the rear, could not be re-supplied without the Confederate forces in Charleston acquiescing; which they were determined not to do. As Major Anderson's garrison saw their...

Entry of Major Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter, December, 1860 | History of SC Slide Collection

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Entry of Major Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter, December, 1860 | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 23

The entry of Major Robert Anderson's (see Major Robert Anderson) command into Fort Sumter on Christmas night, 1860. After the secession of the seven deep South states, federal troops withdrew from...

South Carolina Topsey in a Fix | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina Topsey in a Fix | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 22

The cartoon "South Carolina Topsey in a Fix," one of "Strong's Dime Caricatures," was printed by W.T. Strong in 1861. Topsey has cut one of the stars out of the American flag. Courtesy of the South...

Beaufort Home Occupied by Federal Forces | History of SC Slide Collection

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Beaufort Home Occupied by Federal Forces | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 18

The occupation of the coastal region of South Carolina by federal armies in 1862 led to troops taking over the homes of many citizens who had supported the Confederacy. This home in Beaufort became...

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