Summary
One hundred fifty years ago last month, Confederate soldiers in South Carolina fired the Civil War's first shots. That salvo opened the darkest chapter in our nation's history: four years of bloody warfare that pitted brother against brother and ultimately claimed hundreds of thousands American lives. It remains the deadliest war America has fought.
The Civil War sesquicentennial has special meaning to West Virginia. Our great state was born out of that terrible conflict. As America marks the war's anniversary, we West Virginians have particular reason to pause and reflect. The next four years will offer dozens of opportunities to do just that.See the full content of this document
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W.Va. Events Mark Civil War
Across the state, West Virginians are planning an outstanding array of events to commemorate the war and celebrate our state's birth. These experiences will provide opportunities for all West Virginians - from youngsters to Civil War experts - to learn more about our state's rich and distinctive history....
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