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.
In 2023, 83.4 thousand park visitors spent an estimated $5.3 million in local gateway regions while visiting Fort Stanwix National Monument. These expenditures supported a total of 59 jobs, $2.2 million in labor income, $4.0 million in value added, and $6.7 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding Fort Stanwix National Monument.
To close out national pollinator week, we invite you to come and see one of our 3 threatened bumblebee species in the park, the golden bumblebee, or Bombus fervidus. They are very particular, in that they need abandoned rodent burrows on southern facing slopes, tall grass to hide in, and very particular plants to feed on. They also do not fly very high, so they cannot cross roads without getting hit. They also tend to sleep in and do not like windy days and it needs to be very warm. This golden bumblebee is enjoying comfrey, which is one of its favorite plants. Come see if you can spot one!
On Saturday, May 18, Fort Stanwix National Monument will be offering all veterans, active-duty military, and reservists (with ID) entry passes to all National Park Service locations. Passes can be obtained at the park visitor center between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. with appropriate veterans' or active-duty/reservists' ID (as listed below).