Celebrate Independence Day the 18th Century Way!

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News Release Date: June 25, 2015
Contact: Kelly Roman, 315-338-7730

On Saturday, July 4, 2015, you are invited to come and celebrate the day 18^th Century style! Festivities surrounding July 4^th in the 18^th Century can be considered markedly different than traditions of today;yet all the same sentiments can be found in the traditions established by some of the soldiers of the Fort Stanwix Garrison during the American Revolution.

Some of the day's activities will include: a memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier at 9:30 am, public readings of the Declaration of Independence at 11 am and 1 pm, an 18^th Century baseball game which you can participate in at 2 pm , and much, much, more!

See full schedule at: www.nps.gov/fost/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?eventID=391918-232573

Come on down to Fort Stanwix for a day to remember and celebrate Independence Day the 18^th Century way!

Fort Stanwix National Monument is open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. 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/fostor follow us on Facebook for additional information about the park and up-to-date news about park events. 

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