National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service: U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
 
 
Support the National Park Service
Fort Stanwix National Monument2 photos, Peter gansevoort a greenish staute in defiant pose; Barry St. Leger smiling cockishly
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Fort Stanwix National Monument
People
We are unwilling to join on either side of such a contest, for we love you both-old England and new. Should the King of England apply us for our aid-we shall deny him-and should the colonies apply-we shall refuse.
 
Sunsets and light flashes off the roofs and back into your eyes, people gather around the parade ground and settle near a red cannon.
National Park Service
Sunset on the parade ground.
2 men in fine trimmed coats walk through a gate saluting with swords  

Did You Know?
At the time of the American Revolution, boys as young as their teens could be officers in the Army. There were boys as young as 14 and 15 who held the rank of lieutenant --and commanded men 2-3 times their age.

Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices USA.gov

Last Updated: August 27, 2006 at 11:45 EST