April 12 - Search for Civil War ancestors

April 12 – The Civil War began at Fort Sumter back in 1861. Search the Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System www.itd.nps.gov/cwss and follow the links at www.militaryindexes.com/civilwar.

My husband and I visited Fort Sumter a few years ago when my son who is in the Navy was stationed in the area. The fort was a very interesting thing to see. Check out more at http://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm .