News Releases

June 19, 2013
Are You Ready to Sign your Life Away?
On Thursday, July 4th, come to Fort Stanwix National Monument and follow in the footsteps of those who won our independence by signing your own "John Hancock" on the Declaration of Independence.

June 19, 2013
….just how BIG is the Fort Stanwix/Oriskany battlefield of 1777?
Senior scientists from the Public Archaeology Facility, a research unit of SUNY-Binghamton, present their findings on Fort Stanwix NM & Oriskany Battlefield SHS, Wednesday, June 26th, 5:30-7:30PM.

June 05, 2013
A New Exhibit “Powder Horns of Early America” at Fort Stanwix National Monument
Engraved powder horn maps, featuring the Mohawk Valley from the Colonial Era, will be revealed in a new exhibit, “Powder Horns of Early America” at a June 8th reception; held from noon – 2 pm in the Marinus Willett Center for Collections Management and Education.

May 19, 2013
Annual Crossroads of Culture Encampment Weekend at Fort Stanwix National Monument
The fun begins Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and continues through Sunday, May 26th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. On this 259th anniversary of the French and Indian War, Fort Stanwix National Monument presents "Crossroads of Culture," a historic immersion experience for the entire family.

May 11, 2013
American Bison Back Home on the Range
See American Bison Back Home on the Range in New York with Buddy Bison Saturday, May 18. Discover how the National Park Service is returning the American Bison back home on the range.

April 10, 2013
Did You Know? It’s National Park Week 2013
Join Fort Stanwix National Monument staff at 11 am and 3 pm every day at the Marinus Willett Center during "National Park Week," April 20 – 28, 2013. We'll virtually discover parks where millions of stars light up the dark night sky, deer and antelope (and a few other critters!) play on the wide open range, and history is an unbelievable experience, not an exam.

April 03, 2013
This Week's National Park Getaway: Fort Stanwix National Monument
Come visit Fort Stanwix National Monument today!

March 04, 2013
Leap into Amphibian Conservation with the Backyard Rangers
Leapfrog across the Oneida Carrying Place with FrogWatch USA at Fort Stanwix, Saturday, March 16, from 10 am to 11 am and from 1pm to 3 pm at the Fort Stanwix National Monument's Willett Center.