Historic Anniversary Bicycle Tour

Date: August 8, 2017
Contact: Daniel Umstead, 315-338-7730

On Saturday, August 12, Fort Stanwix National Monument will offer a bicycle tour in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal and 240th anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany. This special tour will be approximately 12 miles round trip, beginning at Bellamy Harbor Park in Rome, NY at 10 a.m. The trip will continue down the Erie Canal Trail before heading to the Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site. Once there, the ranger will present a program on the battle that changed the balance of power in the Mohawk Valley. The tour will conclude around 2 p.m. back at Bellamy Harbor Park.
 

“Now that summer is in full swing, a bike ride is the perfect way to explore some of the local sites and scenes,” said Ranger Dan Umstead, “The park is happy to be able to provide this unique experience for visitors interested in these historic anniversaries.”Participants are encouraged to wear their helmet and bring water, a lunch, bug spray, and sunscreen. Due to the terrain and distance, this ride is recommended for those ages 16 and older. This event is free, but does require a reservation. 
Call 315-338-7730 to reserve your spot and for more information.

Those that would like to participate in the ride but do not own a bicycle can take advantage of the Rome Bike Share Program available at the Fort Stanwix (Willett Center) station, the Chestnut Street Trail (Mohawk River Trail) station, and the Bellamy Harbor Park station.  For more information on the Rome Bike Share Program and bike station locations visit zagster.com/rome.

The next event taking place at Fort Stanwix National Monument is American Revolutionary Weekend, on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. A full schedule of park events can be found on www.nps.gov/fost. All park events are free.

Fort Stanwix National Monument is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission  to the park is free. For more information about upcoming events please call the park at  [phone]. Please visit the park’s web page at www.nps.gov/fost, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram, for additional information about the park and up-to-date news about park events. Fort Stanwix is one of over 400 parks in the National Park System. To learn more about national parks, visit www.nps.gov. 
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