March 17 in American History
After Washington fortified the heights overlooking the city with cannons hauled 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga, the British had no choice but to sail out of Boston. It was Washington's first major victory — bloodless, brilliant, and a huge morale boost early in the war. Boston still marks Evacuation Day every March 17.
In 1776: the British evacuate Boston. After Washington fortified the heights overlooking the city with cannons hauled 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga, the British had no choice but to sail out of Boston.
After Washington fortified the heights overlooking the city with cannons hauled 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga, the British had no choice but to sail out of Boston. It was Washington's first major victory — bloodless, brilliant, and a huge morale boost early in the war. Boston still marks Evacuation Day every March 17.
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