The Fort on the Frontier: The "Jersey Grays" Occupy Fort Schuyler
Special Event
In late summer of 1776, the Oneida Carry was officially occupied by the 3rd New Jersey Regiment. Their task, rebuild the old Fort Stanwix and protect the border of the new United States of America.
Come this weekend and learn about how they did that and the role these soldiers played in the defense of the Mohawk Valley at the beginning of the American Revolution.
- 9:15 am: “A Military Parade,” The 3rd NJ Marches In
Park Trail
- 10 am: “Training with the Troops,” Military Drill Practice
Fort – Parade Ground
- 10:15 am: “Protecting the Carry,” A historic weapons demonstration
Fort – Ravelin
- 11:00 am: “The First Defenders,” A presentation on the 3rd NJ Regiment
Fort – Theater
- 12 pm: "Liberty Flagg" Raising Ceremony
Fort – Flagpole Bastion
- 12:30 pm: 18th Century Surgery & Medicine
Fort – Theater
- 1 pm: “Training with the Troops,” Military Drill Practice
Fort – Parade Ground
- 1:15 pm: “Protecting the Carry,” A historic weapons demonstration
Fort – Flagpole Bastion
- 2 pm: “The First Defenders,” A presentation on the 3rd NJ Regiment
Fort Theater
- 3 pm: “Protecting the Carry,” A historic weapons demonstration
Fort – Ravelin
- 4:30 pm: "Liberty Flagg" Lowering Ceremony
Fort – Flagpole Bastion
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 43.209961, -75.455387
Schedule
Date:
Sep 5, 2026
Time:
9:30 AM
Duration:
7 hours
Contact Information
A Park Ranger
315-338-7730
Contact Us
Event Type
- Guided Tour
- Living History
- Partner Program
- Talk
Tags:
living history, american revolution continental army, american revolution, fort schuyler, america 250, 1776, fort, fortifications