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General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.

The bloodiest chapter in American History began when Confederates opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.

Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.

The Union defeat emboldened the Confederates and ensured the war would last much longer than expected.

Famous as the place where the American Civil War began in 1861, Fort Sumter saw much heavy fighting during the course of the war as part of the defenses of Charleston.

An attempt to coax the South into firing the first shots of the Civil War failed to secure the tenuous border states.

Neuroscientist Mario Beauregard disproves current theories that mystical experiences are the consequences of genetic function and neural stimulation.

Following Fort Sumter, four more Southern states left the Union. Afterward, both sides raised armies, and met for the first time at Manassas Junction.

Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana forgoes Columbus Day for Fair Day.

This article describes some of the best wine tasting in Santa Cruz, California.

C.S.S. Hunley was was designed to break the Union Navy's stranglehold on Charleston. It sank a Union warship, but in the process was lost with all hands.

One of the lesser-known combat theaters of the American Civil War, the Battle of Olustee stands as the largest battle of the war that took place in Florida.

In the weeks leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War, Major Robert Anderson was a national hero to the North.

Masons fought on both sides of the American Civil War, and at times, blue and gray uniforms mingled after the battle smoke had cleared.

Roots of the American Civil War begin in 1619 when some Jamestown, Virginia residents buy twenty Africans.

Historic New Orleans is known for its paranormal activities. Dubbed America's most haunted city time after time, the town is one of the best places for ghost tours.

This article describes activities on Santa Cruz, California's municipal wharf.

The April 1861 Proclamation was not a war declaration, although Southern States would respond to it as if it was, setting the stage for a long and bloody conflict.

Rose Greenhow was a prominent leader in Washington society who helped the Confederacy from both inside and outside the U.S. capital.

Archibald Gracie, Jr. was from a prominent New York City family that owned cotton interests in Mobile, AL. He attended West Point when Robert E. Lee was commandant.

"Pacific Canada" is a term that reflects the diversity and regional differences across Canada. The city of Vancouver is one such example of such diversity.

Unable to resist the Union war machine, Jefferson Davis devised a covert operation to fracture the alliance of Northern states and preserve Southern independence.

Nationalistic tunes of the Confederate South reflect the desire to defend against Northern tyranny and to take up arms to protect a lifestyle threatened by arbitrary rule

Louisiana is a diverse state with many cultural influences and a unique pocket of Cajun French culture. Some of the greatest minds and food originated from Louisiana.

Here is another list of heat-, pest- and disease-resistant veggie varieties that will grow in Florida's hot southern climate, including peppers, lettuce and peas.

There were several strategy options available to Confederate leaders at the beginning of the Civil War to oppose the Union plan.

William Claiborne, already appointed Virginia's surveyor by the Virginia Company, arrived in Virginia aboard the ship George in August of 1621.

Bob Baker, a puppeteer who worked on Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Star Trek: The Original Series, talks about the classic Disney film Pinocchio.

FDR believed the government should promote paternalistic housing policies to provide for those devastated by the Depression, but there were unintended consequences.

Two studies have recently shown how weight and friends are significant factors in decisions made to mold our futures.

Sweet Potatoes aren't easy to grow in the North since they take so long to mature. Learn which ones can be grown anywhere and how to do it.

This androgen hormone provides a number of health benefits and improves libido in menopausal women and those with low levels of testosterone.

Many visit New Orleans to experience the supernatural attractions first hand. These are some of the most popular to visit. They're low cost, too!