The Civil War By sannkoenig Apr 12, 1861 Battle of Fort Sunter Fort Sumter Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 9, 1865 Civil War Timespan Jul 21, 1861 First Battle of Bull Run VideoBull Run Feb 11, 1862 Battle of Fort Donnelson Fort Donelson Apr 6, 1862 Battle of Shiloh Battle of Shiloh Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Video Battle of Gettysburg Nov 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin Video Battle of Franklin Apr 9, 1865 Surrender at Appomattox Court House South Surrender Video