Fort Sumter 150th Anniversary Threatened by Potential Government Shutdown

April 12th will mark the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War when the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.  Unfortunately, because Fort Sumter is part of the National Park system, it may be closed if the government shuts down as a result of the budget battle in Congress.  What a sad way to begin the Civil War Sesquicentennial activities.  Hopefully, Congress will be able to come to an agreement before Tuesday. 

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Fort Sumter after the Confederates captured it in 1861

 Fort Sumter Present Day