1. Effects of the Civil War on Charleston Images taken from the American Memory Collection and the historical sights of CharlestonAmerican Memory Collection Charleston

2. These two photos were taken at the old exchange and customs house.

4. On The Battery The closest home was burned out.

5. On the Battery These homes were damaged by artillery fire.

6. Churches The Catholic Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.

7. Churches The Catholic Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.

8. Churches Circular Church The church was built round because it was believed that evil spirits lurked in dark corners.

9. Churches The columns and porch of Circular Church.

10. Meeting Street Circular Church and Meeting Street.

11. Meeting Street Entire blocks were leveled.

12. O’Connor House Union Officers were held here during shelling.

13. The Citadel Confederate Officers were trained at the Citadel, which faired far better than others during the Civil War.

14. North Eastern Railroad Depot

15. Old Exchange and Customs House

16. Ship at Sullivan’s Island This sunken ship was a blockade runner.

17. Fort Sumter Artillery damage is visible in the walls of the fort. The Palmetto was named the state tree for it’s ability to absorb the shock of cannonball fire.

18. Fort Sumter A crowd gathers for the flag raising ceremony following the war.

19. Acknowledgements Unless otherwise indicated, all pictures were taken from The American Memory Collection of the Library Of Congress.

20. Acknowledgements The music you hear is General Taylor Storming Monterey by Simon Knaeble. It was originally performed by The Manchester Cornet Band, Founded in 1854.