Anne. It is widely claimed that one of the flags captured was a new design of American flag with thirteen red and white stripes and a constellation of stars, which would represent the earliest known use of the stars and stripes motif. However, the story is likely untrue, as the time needed for news of the flag design approved by Congress to travel, followed by construction of such a flag and then its delivery to such a remote location, renders the story implausible, and the flags that are known to have been recovered bear no resemblance to the US flag. Battlefield preservation The American Battlefield Trust and its partners have acquired and preserved of the battlefield. Notes References 1777 in the United States Fort Anne Fort Anne Fort Anne Fort Anne Fort Anne Washington County, New York 1777 in New York (state)