A view of a star-shaped wooden fort in a field of verdant green, from above. A city surrounds it.

Quick History of Fort Stanwix

Fort Stanwix National Monument

  • Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM from June 28, 2026 to August 30, 2026
  • Free

Welcome to Fort Stanwix along the Oneida Carry: The BUSIEST place you've never heard of!

Join a ranger for this 15 minute program about the history of the land the historic fort sat on, the different cultures that claimed it, its role in the American Revolution, and how the modern park came to be!

Please Note: The park is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays in July & August and this program will not occur. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet at the park Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 43.210043, -75.457486

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

June 28, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

15 minutes

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Talk
Tags: overview, historic program, american revolution, erie canal, native american history, military history, siege of 1777