What was a typical day at Fort Schuyler like during the American Revolution? Watch here to find out! | Fort Stanwix National Monument

On August 3, 1777, Fort Schuyler (the American name for Fort Stanwix at the time) was attacked by a British Allied force. The events detailed here are drawn directly from the journals of the participants of this siege. | Fort Stanwix National Monument

The artillerymen at Fort Stanwix/Schuyler were traditionally responsible for operating the cannons. But what other not-so-fun job were they also responsible for in the winter? Watch here to find out! | Fort Stanwix National Monument

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We had to get in in the @hamiltonmusical trend fun! Much like Alexander Hamilton used the cover of darkness to travel to his fateful meeting in New Jersey in 1804, Lt. Col. Willet left the besieged Fort Schuyler in the overnight hours of this day in 1777. Their goal? To travel through the Mohawk Valley and get help as the British continued their attempt to overtake the wilderness fort. Where will their journey lead them? Find out as we continue to share the accounts of Fort Schuyler in August of