Fort Stanwix National Monument - National Park Directory

A park ranger directs a group of children thorugh the fort.

From ranger tours, to walking trails, to exploring history, there's plenty to do at Fort Stanwix!

Children dance, jump, and skip on the parade ground of reconstructed Fort Stanwix.

The park is gearing up for the National Park Service Centennial. Find out what's going on and what's already been done!

Small boxes in rows contain small artifacts, including broken pipes and glass bottles.

Learn more about the objects in the park's museum collection.

A woman digs in a carefully excavated hole.

What evidence of the past has been found at Fort Stanwix? Stop through to find out!

Soldiers stand in a neat row holding their muskets.

Discover the vital role that Fort Stanwix/Schuyler, the fort that "never surrendered" played in the American Revolution.

Puffy white clouds billow over log cabin-like walls. An American flag flies on a wooden pole

Come and visit the site with a thousand stories flying under the flag!

Photos: National Park Service

About Fort Stanwix National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Europeans arrived, nations fought for control of the carry, the homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America. In this struggle, Fort Stanwix would play a vital role.

Quick Facts

State New York

Designation National Monument

State Code NY

Weather The Park lies within a temperate zone and experiences four full seasons. Summer can become very hot and humid. Snow is common as late as May and as early as…

Location & Map

Fort Stanwix National Monument is located in New York.

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Operating Hours

The cost of admission to the park is FREE. Park trails and lawn are open from sunrise to sunset everyday. Hours vary and alternate throughout the year. They can be found here: Visit www.nps.gov/fost/planyourvisit/hours.htm The park closed on most federal holidays.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday Closed

Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday Closed

Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Astronomy Stargazing Biking Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Arts and Crafts Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Reenactments Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Snow Play Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

Take I-90 (NY Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona-Rome). Turn Right onto Rt. 365 E. Follow Rt. 365, veering left as Rt. 365 merges with Rt 69 at the fork in the road. This will take you over an arterial bridge into the City of Rome. Fort Stanwix NM will be across Erie Blvd. on the right side of James Street.

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Contact & Address

Address 100 North James St., Rome, NY, 13440

Phone 315-338-7730

Email fost_info@nps.gov

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Things To Do

Hands - On History

Have you ever wanted to become a time traveler? Visit the historic fort during the summer months and try one…

Colonial Dress-Up Trunk

You can dress up like a real colonial person during your visit to Fort Stanwix National Monument!

Explore the Fort Garden

Soldiers at the fort were encouraged to tend gardens, and we have a few examples of what they grew! Come…

Historic Fort Self-Guided Tour

A self-guided room tour guide can be found inside the park brochure or provided by a ranger upon entry to…

A Forgotten Civil War: The Revolution in the Mohawk Valley

Explore this exhibit and meet the people of the Mohawk Valley. Discover how the American Revolutionary War affected their lives.…

Exhibits, Artifacts, & Park Films

There are several videos available at the park visitor center that detail the history of the American Revolution in the…

Visitor Centers

Historic Fort Gregg Barracks

A recreation of the historic fort can be found on the grounds of the park. Throughout the year, it is accessible for guided and self-guided…

Hours: Visitor Center hours vary throughout the year. Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset everyday. Please check below for most up-to-date schedule.

Marinus Willett Visitor Center

Main visitor center for Fort Stanwix National Monument. See videos about the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley and learn about the park's archeological collection.…

Hours: This is the main visitor center for Fort Stanwix National Monument. See videos about the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley and learn about the park's archeological collection. A bookstore and restrooms are their for your convenience.

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