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August 3: the siege of Fort Stanwix begins

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Before 1800 · 1777 · August 3

The siege of Fort Stanwix began on August 3, 1777, and lasted 21 days. The National Park Service’s virtual account follows the sequence. This discovery takes the collection beyond the Hudson Valley. Read the official interpretation and check visitor information before going. A timeline helps separate events from the same month without suggesting they all occurred at one location.

Source: National Park Service · Virtual siege of 1777 ↗

Editorial review: 2026-10-11. Check the source and official visitor information before travelling. A listed place may be private or inaccessible.

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