Fort Stanwix National Monument

From ranger tours, to walking trails, to exploring history, there's plenty to do at Fort Stanwix!
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Europeans arrived, nations fought for control of the carry, the homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America. In this struggle, Fort Stanwix would play a vital role.
Map showing location of park.
A park ranger directs a group of children thorugh the fort.
Photo by NPS Photo
Children dance, jump, and skip on the parade ground of reconstructed Fort Stanwix.
Photo by NPS Photo
Small boxes in rows contain small artifacts, including broken pipes and glass bottles.
Photo by NPS Photo
A woman digs in a carefully excavated hole.
Photo by NPS Photo
Soldiers stand in a neat row holding their muskets.
Photo by NPS Photo/M. Hucko
Puffy white clouds billow over log cabin-like walls. An American flag flies on a wooden pole
Photo by National Park Service / Ranger Dan