A fireball explodes out of a iron barrel of a cannon.

Futile Thunder: Siege 1777 Weekend

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Special Event
  • Aug 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Free

An encampment commemorating the anniversary of the Siege of Fort Stanwix. Visitors will learn how soldiers and their families lived and fought during the American Revolution. Muskets and cannons will be fired, colonial music played, and the stories of those who fought here explored.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 43.209961, -75.455387

Schedule

Date:

Aug 15, 2026

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

6 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

A Park Ranger
315-338-7730
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Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Guided Tour
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: living history, american revolution, american revolution continental army, america 250, siege 1777, cannons, artillery, historic weapons, campaign of 1777, battery, fort, fortifications