1777
British Surrender at Saratoga
Burgoyne's invasion from Canada bogged down in upstate New York's forests, harassed by Yankee militiamen.
Battle of Princeton
Washington, fresh from crossing the Delaware, wheeled his ragged army south and surprised three British regiments at Princeton.
Stars and Stripes Adopted
The Continental Congress resolved that the flag of the United States would bear thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue…
Washington Winters at Valley Forge
The Continental Army shivered into winter quarters in rolling Pennsylvania hills.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1777?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1777. The most significant is British Surrender at Saratoga: Burgoyne's invasion from Canada bogged down in upstate New York's forests, harassed by Yankee militiamen.
What era was 1777 part of?
1777 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1777?
The events from 1777 span North America.