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Contact: Kelly Cardwell, 315-338-7730
Rome, NY – On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. As the eclipse passes over the United States it will cross Upstate New York, with its edge passing through the center of Rome, NY. Because of Rome's location at the edge of this unique phenomenon, there are two viewing options visitors can choose from: a Total Eclipse or a Solar Flare Eclipse. Accordingly, the City of Rome, Jervis Public Library, Rome Connected Community Schools, and Fort Stanwix National Monument will be co-hosting two separate viewing parties.
The Total Eclipse viewing party will be held from 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Guyer Field in Rome, NY. The Solar Flare Eclipse viewing party will take place from 1 - 4:30 pm on the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument. Peak totality for both locations will occur between 3:10 and 3:30 pm. All eclipse activities are free and open to the public with no tickets or reservations required. Both park parties will feature science activity stations, Solar Eclipse Junior Ranger activity books, outdoor games, and library book stations. All are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, or picnic equipment to enjoy the event with. Additionally, the Fort Stanwix visitor center will be open throughout the event and will have solar eclipse and park related memorabilia for sale.
The City of Rome is anticipating high amounts of traffic and visitation during the days leading up to and after the eclipse.If you are planning to experience this celestial phenomenon from within the parks or in one of the surrounding communities, be sure to plan ahead and be prepared. Parking on city streets is free of charge. The Jervis Library sits between both viewing locales and will have free parking available for those willing to walk to the viewing locations. For those requiring handicapped accessible parking, please look for signage near your chosen location on the day of the event. Participants are advised to arrive early to prepare for the viewing.
The only safe way to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse is through special-purpose solar filters, like ISO certified eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers. The park will provide several safe methods to view the celestial event including telescopes that are specially set up for viewing the sun, pinhole projectors, and special solar safe glasses. Visit How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely to help safely plan your visit to the parks.
Fort Stanwix National Monument is open Tuesday through Saturdays, 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 (315) 338-7730. Please visit the park’s web page at www.nps.gov/fost, or follow us on Facebook, YouTube, 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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Last updated: April 5, 2024