The Siege of 1777

The siege of the fort began officially on August 3, 1777 when the British sent their first surrender demands to the fort, and would continue through the next 21 days. By the end of this crucial moment, the American forces at what was then Fort Schuyler set the stage for an even larger victory at Saratoga. They also became known as the garrison of the "Fort That Never Surrendered." Hear their stories in this special walking tour.