The United States Civil War

The United States Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was a defining moment in our country's early history. The Civil war was fought over the idea that a person can be considered unworthy of basic human rights and even considered "property" on the basis of their skin color. Throughout the Civil War Countless battles were fought, and many of them deserve a spotlight to convey their specific importance. The Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fort Wagner are two of these battles that deserve to be highlighted their own unique reasons. 

The Battle of Fort Wagner took place on July 18th, 1863. The battle as led by the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment and was a key attack that laid the groundwork for the capture of the Battery position, easing the capture of Fort Sumter which was a decisive position throughout the entirety of the Civil War. 

The goal of this website is to shed light on some of these unique and intirguing stories, specifically the Battle of Antietam and the Battle for Fort Wagner. We hope to spark interest in the lesser known aspects of the civil war.