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.
A woman stands in the dark, her face illuminated by soft candlelight.
Winter on the Carry Evening at Fort Stanwix
Rome, NY - On Saturday, November 30, 2024 the annual Winter on the Carry candlelight event will return to Fort Stanwix National Monument! This special event highlights the winter traditions of 18th Century residents of the Mohawk Valley. From 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., visitors will be invited to explore uniquely decorated rooms inside the fort. A special candlelight evening portion begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Both are free of charge.
A set of national parks passes, brochures, and pass hangtags arranged in a fan shape.
Veteran’s & Military Appreciation Event at Fort Stanwix
On Saturday, November 9, Fort Stanwix National Monument will be offering all veterans, active-duty military, and reservists (with ID) entry passes to all National Park Service locations.
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
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