Fort Stanwix National Monument

20 reviews

+1 (315) 338-7730

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6 pound garrison cannon firing demonstration up in the flag bastion

Saratoga NHP crew with a 6 pound garrison cannon at Ft. Stanwix

Reenactors mustering in the parade ground inside the fort

6 pound field gun "of last resort" in the parade ground with the reenactors being called to muster with a fife.

100 N James St

Rome, NY 13440

+1 (315) 338-7730

http://www.nps.gov

Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, NY, holds a significant place in American history as a pivotal site during the American Revolution. The fort played a vital role in the struggle for control of the Oneida Carrying Place, a crucial portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek.

Visitors can explore the rich history of Fort Stanwix through interactive virtual tours, special events, and educational programs that offer insights into the 18th-century life and the conflicts that shaped the region. From becoming a Junior Ranger to delving into Native American history and archeology, the park provides a unique opportunity to experience the past firsthand.

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4.520 reviews

John W.

4/29/2023

If you enjoy our nation's colonial history, Fort Stanwix is a very worthwhile visit. Administered by the Park Service, Fort Stanwix is a historically accurate recreation of a military post that...

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Jason V.

7/20/2023

Very nice historical place, centered near downtown Rome. Plenty of parking nearby (the garage was closed). The visitors center, however, was closed during the day of my visit. But luckily, they...

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Mr F G And Mrs M S.

10/5/2023

If you are a history buff, you'll love this place. It is a very interesting place. Definitely worth visiting. Street parking is easy to find when we were there on a Saturday afternoon.

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Daniel K.

6/30/2023

Not a bad NPS site. Relatively important revolutionary period events to commemorate. Visitor center is a bit dated but has informative interpretive content. Friendly rangers. Nice junior...

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Jason S.

9/6/2023

The people were so nice and explained everything we wanted to know, the decorations were amazing, there's even games and costumes! At the end of the day they fired a cannon and ended the day with...

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