Hubbardton, VT
3 documented events — from first stirrings to the final shots.
5
Jul
American Army Evacuates Fort Ticonderoga
The loss of Ticonderoga was a shock to the American cause — the fort had seemed impregnable. It fell without a major battle because Burgoyne put artillery on a mountain the Americans had left undefended.
7
Battle of Hubbardton — Vermont's Only Revolutionary Battle
Hubbardton was the only Revolutionary War battle fought entirely on Vermont soil. Tactically a British victory, it delayed Burgoyne's pursuit long enough for the retreating American army to reach safety — a strategic contribution to the eventual American victory at Saratoga.
17
Oct
Burgoyne's Delayed Campaign Ends at Saratoga
Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga — significantly delayed by the fighting at Hubbardton and other engagements — brought France into the war as an American ally, transforming the Revolution from a colonial revolt into a global war.
