Fort Stanwix National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Discover the Carry...

Discover how people endured harsh conditions along the Oneida Carrying Place. Learn how the American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York. Follow in the paths of the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolutionary War.

Fort Stanwix arial view from north. The star shaped- four cornered fort and multiple wooden white buildings within are set off against the deep green grass they sit upon.

A Historic Site for All Time

For thousands of years the ancient trail that connects the Mohawk River and Wood Creek served as a vital link for people traveling between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Ontario. When Europeans arrived in North America, so began a period significant American history when nations fought for control of not only the Oneida Carrying Place, but the Mohawk Valley, homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America as well. In this struggle Fort Stanwix would play a vital role.
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A bateau sits in front of the glass facade of the Marinus Willett visitor center, beached to unload its cargo in a display about trade on the Mohawk River

Traveling Along the Carry

Begin your visit at newest addition to the park, the Marinus Willett Collections Management and Education Center! A 13,700 square-foot center that includes an exhibit timeline, audiovisual presentations, a public event space, a bookstore, and a climate-controlled museum collection storage area for 450,000 objects. Explore the story of Fort Stanwix and the Mohawk Valley through the eyes of the people who lived in New York during the American Revolutionary War.
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		JUST FOR KIDS: Explore The Past Today! “Learn! Explore! Protect!” Are you ready to become a National Park Service Junior Ranger? Take the time today to learn about Fort Stanwix, the National Park Service, and the many people it takes to keep this special place running with activities designed For Kids of all ages, here and at other parks! more...

a brassy plaque, with greenish cooper spreading on it. Engraved:

DESIGNATIONS

National Monument - August 21, 1935

National Historic Landmark - 1966

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail - February 26, 2002

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Fort Stanwix National Monument
112 E Park Street
Rome, NY 13440

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Phone

Vistor Information
(315) 338-7730

Fax

(315) 334-5051

Climate

Summer in central New York tends to be warm and humid, with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 85 degrees F and rainfall averaging 4.5 inches every month and cloud cover 45 per cent of the time. Spring and fall temperatures vary even more than summer; ranging from freezing to 70 degrees F. Snow is common as late as May and as early as October. The fort area can become muddy in all seasons. With most activities outdoors, good closed toes walking shoes and low heels are advised. Air conditioning and heating is limited to our visitor center most times in the year, so water and extra layers of clothing in all seasons are always recommended!
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