1777

Princeton, NJ
3 Jan. 1777
Washington defeated British brigade.
Treaty of DeWitt’s Corner, SC
20 May 1777
Cherokees sued for peace and lost most of their land east of the mountains.
Oriskany, NY
6 Aug. 1777
British column with Iroquois warriors attack from Oswego. Rescue troops ambushed.
Battle of Bennington, VT
16 Aug. 1777
British General John Burgoyne detached Hessians, British regulars, Loyalists and Iroquois against Bennington. American militia attacked and defeated the British.
Fort Stanwix, NY
23 Aug. 1777
Benedict Arnold intended to siege the fort but the Indians and Loyalists deserted and the British retired. On August 25, 1935, Congress recognized the importance of Fort Stanwix by creating Fort Stanwix National Monument.
Brandywine, PA
11 Sept. 1777
Americans under George Washington were defeated but retreated in good order.
Saratoga, NY
19 Sept. –17 Oct. 1777
General John Burgoyne surrendered his British Army to American Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates. On June 1, 1938, Congress recognized the importance of Saratoga by creating Saratoga National Historical Park.
Paoli, PA.
21 Sept. 1777
British troops attack with bayonets and surprised Americans. Americans called it the "Paoli Massacre."
Germantown, PA.
4 Oct. 1777 American attack on British positions failed.
Valley Forge, PA
Winter 1777-78
Winter camp at Valley Forge under terrible conditions. On July 4, 1976, Congress recognized the importance of Valley Forge by creating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Morristown, NJ
Winter 1777
Sheltered the main encampments of the American Continental Army and served as the winter quarters of its commander-in-chief, General George Washington. On March 2, 1933, Congress recognized the importance of Morristown by creating Morristown National Historical Park.