Fort Stanwix National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Discover the Carry...

Discover how people endured harsh conditions along the Oneida Carrying Place. Learn how the American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York. Follow in the paths of the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolutionary War.

Fort Stanwix aerial view from north. The star shaped- four cornered fort and multiple wooden white buildings within are set off against the deep green grass they sit upon.

Plan Your Visit: Traveling Along the Carry

Begin your visit at the Marinus Willett Collections Management and Education Center! Explore the story of Fort Stanwix and the Mohawk Valley through the eyes of the people who lived in New York during the American Revolutionary War. Celebrations, exhibits, and events will last throughout the year.

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men in white shirts and blue and red wool coats stand in a line in a dusty open area

Six Miles that Changed the Course of History

For thousands of years the ancient trail that connects the Mohawk River and Wood Creek served as a vital link for people traveling between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Ontario. When Europeans arrived in North America, so began a period significant American history when nations fought for control of not only the Oneida Carrying Place, but the Mohawk Valley, homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America as well. In this struggle Fort Stanwix would play a vital role.

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		JUST FOR KIDS: Explore The Past Today! "Learn! Explore! Protect!" Are you ready to become a National Park Service Junior Ranger? How about a Girl Scout or Boy Scout Resource Stewardship Ranger? Take the time today to learn about Fort Stanwix, the National Park Service, and the many people it takes to keep this special place running with activities designed For Kids of all ages, here and at other parks! more...

a brassy plaque: Fort Stanwix. Registered National Historic Landmark. 1963

DESIGNATIONS

National Monument - August 21, 1935

National Historic Landmark - November 23, 1962

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail - February 26, 2002

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Fort Stanwix National Monument
112 E Park Street
Rome, NY 13440

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Phone

Visitor Information
(315) 338-7730

Fax

(315) 334-5051

Climate

Summer in central New York tends to be warm and humid. Daytime temperatures range from 60º to 85º Farenheit, and rainfall average 4.5 inches every month with cloud cover 45% of the time. Spring and fall temperatures vary even more than summer; ranging from freezing to 70º Farenheit. Snow is common as late as May and as early as October. The fort area can become muddy in all seasons. With most activities outdoors, good closed-toe walking shoes and low heels are advised. Air conditioning and heating is limited to park visitor center most times in the year. Water and extra layers of clothing in all seasons are always recommended!
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