An old image of Continental reenactors standing in a line, holding their muskets
A construction worker uses machinery to place massive wooden logs on a concrete frame.

Garrison Day: A Fort Stanwix Alumni Event

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Special Event
  • Aug 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
  • Free
In honor of Fort Stanwix National Monument's 50th Anniversary of opening to the public, we are welcoming all park alumni and partners to join us for a special day honoring YOU!

While you're here, enjoy an ice cream social, participate in the end of the Siege Flag ceremony, have your name added to the FOST50 Wall of Honor, and add your favorite stories to our memory box. In the evening, come back for a free concert featuring 18th Century musicians, David and Ginger Hildebrand.
RSVP by Saturday, August 1 to e-mail us with your name, number of guests joining with you, and the name and alumni category that you fit into (as seen below).

  • Fort Foundation - Archeologists, construction workers, community advocates, and historians (1969-1977)
  • Original Fort Stanwix Garrison - volunteer (1975-1976)
  • Original Fort Stanwix NM Staff - (1970-1976)
  • Fort Stanwix Garrison - volunteer (1977-1993)
  • Fort Stanwix NM Volunteer (1993-present)
  • Fort Stanwix NM Staff - (1977-present)
 
If you can't make it, you can still add your name, stories, and images to the Fort Stanwix Wall of Honor. Email e-mail us with the title "Wall of Honor" to include your information.
Can't wait to see everyone!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 43.209961, -75.455387

Schedule

Date:

Aug 22, 2026

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Ranger Kelly
315-338-7730
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Festival
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Volunteer Event
Tags: volunteer appreciation, fost50, park alumni, the garrison, fort stanwix national monument, fort stanwix volunteers, 18th century music