Marinus Willett Center
The Willett Center is our new visitor center at Fort Stanwix. It opened in July of 2005, and is filled with exhibits for learners of all styles and ages. Along with the many text exhibits, the center also houses 4 audio/visual presentations and many artifacts that help to tell the story of who served at the fort.
You will also find our cooperating association's bookstore/gift shop in the Willett Center.
Time: We recommend at least 30 minutes to view all of the exhibits/presentations in the Willett Center.
Assistance: A staff member will give your group a brief orientation to the Willett Center before you go into the exhibit space, and will be available for any questions that may arise.
Accessibility Notes: Because of the new construction, the Willett Center is entirely accessible based on ADA compliance.
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Inside the Fort
During your ranger-guided rogram, your group will not have a room-to-room tour of the fort. Because of this, curiosity arises as to what is in the places they haven't seen. We welcome this, and invite you to explore the fort on your own. A description of the rooms can be found on the park brochure, available in the Willett Center or by request when making the group reservation.
Time: We recommend at least 30 minutes to be able to discuss some of the exhibits that are being viewed.
Assistance: Depending on staffing on the day of your visit, Living History staff and volunteers may be available to allow you into gated rooms and to answer questions.
Accessibility Notes: The fort is an accurate reconstruction of the original. Gregg Barracks/contact station is accessible, ramps are provided for certain locations, and the restrooms are compliant.
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Park Trails/Waysides
There is more to learn about the fort from the surrounding trails! From the paths surrounding the fort, you can see the site from the British perspective. You can also learn from the wayside signs where the zigzag trenches were located, what the stream on the east side of the fort was used for, and much more.
Time: We recommend at least 30 minutes to walk the path and view all of the wayside exhibits.
Assistance: This walk will be completely self-guided, however questions can be answered by any of the park staff.
Accessibility Notes: The paths surrounding the fort are completely accessible to wheelchairs. Wayside signs are also tilted for ease of reading in wheelchairs.
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Offsite Park Visits
We come to you! Generally offered in the late fall through early spring, these free of charge programs could be a great way to prepare your group for an upcoming visit, a follow-up to a trip, or an 18th C. topic-based discussion around something of intrest to your organization!
