2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). On this day in history … December 6, 1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, is finally ratified. Slavery is abolished. Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). On this day in history … April 14, 1865 – The Stars and Stripes is ceremoniously raised over Fort Sumter. That night, Lincoln and his wife Mary see the play “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater. At 10:13 p.m., during the third act of the […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). On this day in history … April 9, 1865 – Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox Court House Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders his Confederate Army to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the village of Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Grant allows Rebel officers to […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). On this day in history … April 4, 1865 – Lincoln visits Richmond, Virginia President Lincoln tours Richmond where he enters the Confederate White House. With “a serious, dreamy expression,” he sits at the desk of Jefferson Davis for a few moments. ______________________________________________________ Learn more […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). On this day in history … April 2, 1865 – Grant’s forces begin a general advance and break through Lee’s lines at Petersburg. Confederate Gen. Ambrose P. Hill is killed. Lee evacuates Petersburg. The Confederate Capital, Richmond, is evacuated. Fires and looting break out. The […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). On this day in history … March 25, 1865 – Battle at Fort Stedman, Virginia The last offensive for Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia begins with an attack on the center of Grant’s forces at Petersburg. Four hours later the attack is broken. ______________________________________________________ Learn […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). Up next … March 4, 1865 – Inauguration ceremonies for President Lincoln in Washington. “With malice toward none; with charity for all…let us strive on to finish the work we are in…to do all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, […]

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2015 marks a year of significant Civil War anniversaries (150th). Starting with … January 31, 1865 – The U.S. Congress approves the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to abolish slavery. The amendment is then submitted to the states for ratification. Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime […]

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