2011 The Civil War 1861: A Nation Touched with Fire - Forever stamp

The 2011 USPS The Civil War: 1861 — A Nation Touched with Fire series — the First in a Series commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

The sheet features two dramatic designs:

• Fort Sumter — April 12–13, 1861 — depicting the Confederate bombardment of the federal garrison in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, that ignited the war
• First Bull Run — July 21, 1861 — capturing the fierce first major land battle of the war near Manassas Junction, Virginia, which shattered any hope of a quick resolution

 An essential collectible for Civil War enthusiasts, American history lovers, and stamp collectors.