“You and Your Garrison” Homeschool Event at Fort Stanwix National Monument

Date: August 15, 2012
Contact: Valerie Morgan, (315 ) 338-7730

The staff at Fort Stanwix National Monument is delighted to announce its fall Homeschool Day, "You and Your Garrison", on Wednesday, September 12. Throughout this six-hour, fee-free event, homeschool families will be treated to interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experiences provided by park staff and volunteers highlighting daily life at the "fort that never surrendered".

For those who attended in April, this event will be just as exciting! We will be introducing new activities as well as revisiting some of the favorites from the spring event.From 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, participants are invited to self-guide through many different learning stations within the Willett Center and fort structure.

Throughout the day, learners will discover how science and math play an important part in firing cannons, act out the twenty-one day siege of the fort, engage in many of the everyday activities of the women and children of the 3^rd NY Regiment, compare and contrast modern and 18^th century firefighting, be encouraged to interact with park exhibits by joining the "Amazing Fort Stanwix Race", and much, much more.Learners of all ages will experience Continental Army life on the frontier of New York State.In the event of inclement weather, accommodations will be made to continue the outdoor activities within the covered living history spaces.

For those wishing to spend the entire day at the park, participants are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and a blanket and enjoy their midday meal onsite.There are also many offsite meal options within close proximity of the fort.

 In order to ensure staffing and supply needs are met for the event, reservations are required.To make a reservation, please call the park's main number, 315-338-7730, and speak with the staff on duty.Information is available on the park's website under "Schedule of Events" with additional details about the day. Please contact the park's Education Coordinator, Valerie Morgan, at 315-336-4448 or Education Coordinator with specific questions regarding the event.

Fort Stanwix National Monument is open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission to the park is free. Activities are ongoing unless noted. For more information about upcoming events please call the park at [phone]. Please visit the park's webpage at www.nps.gov/fost for additional information about the park and up-to-date news about park events.

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"You and Your Garrison" Homeschool Day Flyer PDF