Fort Stanwix National Monument - Things To Do (U.S. National Park Service)

A tall soldier wears a green woolen jacket, he is speaking to children in multicolored tee-shirts on a corner of the fort.

National Park Service

A park ranger in a Continental uniform talks with a visiting family.

Getting Around

Visitors are encouraged to start their experience of Fort Stanwix National Monument at the Willett Center, across the street from the city parking facilities on James Street. For those touring the area by bicycle, a bicycle rack can be found at the entrance.

Once inside the visitor center, visitors receive an orientation from the ranger on duty. Then, walking the Great Oneida Carrying Place enter the fort. The Monument has 3 short trails that encircle the fort. One of the trails follows a portion of the Oneida Carrying Place. The other two trails interpret the events of the siege of 1777.

After hearing and seeing some of the background history and drama of the events that happened at Fort Stanwix, join a ranger led program and gain a greater understanding of the struggles the events that happened at Fort Stanwix. Check with the ranger on duty in the Willett Center for times and locations of all programs offered that day.
Visitors have an opportunity to discover their own bridges to the past in the museum area. Other activities in the fort include living history programs. These programs are real hands-on activities for visitors. All visitors are welcome to come to our special events and experience 18th century military life.

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