North Carolina

January 9 & 10, 1861.   Some citizens seize Fort Johnson on Jan. 9 and Fort Caswell on Jan. 10, but these moves are repudiated by state authorities later. ^{Long 24}

January 24, 1861.   The legislature votes to hold a state convention on secession, subject to ratification by its citizens. ^{Long 29}

February 28, 1861.   North Carolina voters reject a state convention on secession by 651 votes. ^{Long 43}

April 15, 1861.   North Carolina militia seize unmanned Fort Macon. ^{Long 60}

April 16, 1861.   North Carolina militia seize Forts Caswell and Johnson. ^{Long 50}

April 22, 1861.   Fayetteville:   North Carolina militia seize the U. S. Arsenal. ^{Long 64}

May 20, 1861.   Raleigh:   Convention delegates vote unanimously to secede and ratify the Confederate Constitution. ^{Long 76}