As we approach the 163rd Anniversary of the commencement of the Civil War we will be taking a look at rare and treasured items from our collections related to the crisis surrounding Fort Sumter and the history of the Fort during the conflict – during a special edition of Tales from the Vault.
ALPLM Chief of Acquisitions and Special Projects, Dr. Ian Hunt is taking a look at items from the ALPLM’s vast collection that have a connection to the secession crisis and the Civil War in Charleston.
You’ll also see and learn about why the crisis kicked off in Charleston, South Carolina and how President Lincoln attempted to send supplies to the Fort which would lead to it being attacked by Confederate forces.
Tales from the Vault is a monthly collaboration between the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Museum.