November 15, 2009
Holiday Open House Explores Christmas Traditions on the Frontier
Rome, NY: On the frontier of New York in 1777, the soldiers and officers of the 3 rd NY regiment and Savage’s Detachment of Artillery sought to bring a touch of home to the isolated outpost. During the holiday season, they may have used decorations and other traditional customs reflecting their cultural diversity to make the fort seem a bit more like a home. On Saturday evening, November 28, 2009, Fort Stanwix National Monument invites you to discover what life might have been like during the holiday season for the soldiers and families of the fort.
November 06, 2009
Fort Stanwix Receives Two Awards
Rome, NY: Fort Stanwix National Monument received two awards last week for hiring and working with people that have disabilities. On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Fort Stanwix received the first ever Statewide Employment First Award from the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) Works for Me program. Additionally, on Thursday, October 29, 2009, Fort Stanwix National Monument received a Certificate of Recognition from the Oneida-Lewis Chapter of the New York State Association for Retarded Children (NYSARC).
November 06, 2009
School's Out at the Fort Pays Tribute to the USS Arizona
Rome, NY: On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, join the staff of Fort Stanwix National Monument in paying tribute to the people who have defended our country in the past, and continue to defend the country today. The park will host its sixth “School’s Out” program for 2009 from 1 to 2 p.m. inside the Willett Center with Junior Ranger activities from the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii.
October 30, 2009
"A Bitter Harvest": Fall Revolutionary War Encampment
Rome, NY: For many us today fall is a time for and giving thanks for nature’s bounty. This was not the case in upstate New York during the American Revolution because of British raids intent on destroying people’s crops and homes. During Fort Stanwix National Monument’s Fall Revolutionary War Encampment on November 7 and 8, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the “British” forces that carried out these raids and the “Patriot” forces that defended the valleys.
October 16, 2009
Mystery, Myth and Mayhem Returns to Fort Stanwix with a New Look
Rome, NY — On Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, 2009, Fort Stanwix National Monument will open its gates once again to the darker side of history. “Mystery, Myth, and Mayhem”, explores the brutality of serving at the frontier outpost, and is recommended for visitors of all ages. The program will be presented from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. both nights, and has been modified to a self-guided format.
October 11, 2009
Celebrate Columbus Day with a Virtual Visit to the Virgin Islands
Fort Stanwix National Monument will be hosting its fifth "School’s Out" program on Monday, October 12, in honor of Columbus Day. When Christopher Columbus set off to find the "New World," he stumbled upon the beauty of the Virgin Islands. Now it’s your turn to discover U.S Virgin Islands with a visit to Fort Stanwix National Monument!
October 10, 2009
Survey Says Fort Stanwix Receives Excellent Grades
Rome, NY: Fort Stanwix National Monument received excellent marks for visitor satisfaction from park visitors. The park also received high marks by visitors demonstrating understanding of the fort’s national significance. The National Park Service, in partnership with the University of Idaho, conducted a survey during July 2009 asking visitors to grade the park’s performance.The results: 100% of visitors were satisfied with their overall visit and the site’s facilities, and 97.7% of these visitors demonstrated understanding of the fort’s national significance.
September 25, 2009
Fort Stanwix Hosts Open House for "America's Best Idea"
Rome, NY — On Saturday, September 26, 2009, in preparation for the Ken Burns documentary “America’s Best Idea” on our National Park System Fort Stanwix National Monument will host an open house for people wishing to express their appreciation to the park volunteers and explore volunteer opportunities at the park. The six-part Ken Burns documentary will be shown on PBS starting Sunday, September 27, 2009.
August 17, 2009
Third Annual Junior Ranger Day: Our Parks' Futures Made Present
Junior Ranger Day was established in 2007 to introduce the world's children to their National Parks. Fort Stanwix National Monument has picked Tuesday, August 25, 2009, Founder’s Day of the
National Park Service, to celebrate this very special day. The theme of the day will be: “How Can You Make A Difference.”
August 12, 2009
Futile Thunder at Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome, NY — Fort Stanwix will once again come under siege as Fort Stanwix National Monument presents “Futile Thunder” on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 24, 2009
August Activities at Fort Stanwix National Monument and at Partner Sites
Rome, NY — This August, rediscover Fort Stanwix National Monument, and Oriskany Battlefield and Steuben Memorial State Historic Sites. And best of all, there are no admission costs for visiting or participating in special activities and events – the sites are free!
June 16, 2009
July Activities at Fort Stanwix National Monument and at Partner Sites
Rome, NY — This July, rediscover Fort Stanwix National Monument, and Oriskany Battlefield and Steuben Memorial State Historic Sites. And best of all, there are no admission costs for visiting or participating in special activities and events – the sites are free!
