WHAT ALL HAPPENED JULY TO SEPTEMBER 1777
Find out what all happened July to September 1777

Vermont becomes the first American territory to abolish slavery. (2. July 1777)

American Revolutionary War: British forces abandon the Siege of Fort Stanwix after hearing rumors of Continental Army reinforcements. (22. August 1777)

British troops occupy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the American Revolution. (26. September 1777)

The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier "be accepted, and that, in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and commission of major-general of the United States." (31. July 1777)

American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga – After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York. (6. July 1777)

American Revolution: Battle of Brandywine – The British celebrate a major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania. (11. September 1777)

Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the capital of the United States, for one day. (27. September 1777)

American Revolutionary War: The bloody Battle of Oriskany prevents American relief of the Siege of Fort Stanwix. (6. August 1777)

American Revolutionary War: American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton. (7. July 1777)

American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga. (19. September 1777)

American Revolutionary War: during the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time. (3. September 1777)

American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich Baum at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York. (16. August 1777)