Where were the first shots of war at?

The first shots of the American Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. This event marked the beginning of the conflict between the Union and the Confederate states. The fort, commanded by Union Major Robert Anderson, was attacked by Confederate forces under Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard. The bombardment lasted for 34 hours, leading to the surrender of Fort Sumter.