Civil War
Death of John C. Frémont
Explorer and soldier John C. Frémont died on July 13, 1890, in New York City.
Siege of Port Hudson Ends
On July 9, 1863, Confederate forces surrendered Port Hudson, Louisiana, ending a 48-day siege.
Happy Birthday David Farragut
David Glasgow Farragut was born in Campbell’s Station (now Farragut), Tennessee, on July 5, 1801.
Free City Mail Delivery
On July 1, 1863, the US Post Office inaugurated its free City Mail Delivery Service in part in response to the Civil War.
United Confederate Veterans
On June 10, 1889, the United Confederate Veterans (UCV) was founded in New Orleans.
Raid on Combahee Ferry
On June 2, 1863, Harriet Tubman helped lead a daring Union raid in South Carolina to free over 750 slaves.
On May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls, a slave aboard the CSS Planter, stole the Confederate ship and turned it over to Union forces.
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
On May 8, 1864, the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House began.
