Opening Day: "A Forgotten Civil War, The Revolution in the Mohawk Valley"

Fort Stanwix National Monument is proud to present a new exhibit to kick off the America 250 celebrations."A Forgotten Civil War: The Revolution in the Mohawk Valley" focuses on the every day people of the valley and how the war changed forever their lives.Come on down ......More

Fort Stanwix National Monument is proud to present a new exhibit to kick off the America 250 celebrations."A Forgotten Civil War: The Revolution in the Mohawk Valley" focuses on the every day people of the valley and how the war changed forever their lives.Come on down to experience it and see who you can discover!

Sing, Dance, & Be Merry: Linda Russell in Concert

On Saturday afternoon and evening May 24, Balladeer Linda Russell will be at Fort Stanwix National Monument to present concerts of 18th century music.From 1 to 4:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, Ms. Russell will present informal performances in the East Barracks. The fort w......More

On Saturday afternoon and evening May 24, Balladeer Linda Russell will be at Fort Stanwix National Monument to present concerts of 18th century music.From 1 to 4:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, Ms. Russell will present informal performances in the East Barracks. The fort will reopen at 6:30 pm for a formal evening concert beginning at 7:00 pm. The park has limited seating available, so visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the fort’s Gregg Barracks.Accompanying herself on hammered and mountain dulcimers, guitar and penny whistle, Linda Russell explores history through music. Having served for many years as a balladeer for the National Park Service at Federal Hall on Wall Street, the site of Washington’s inauguration, Ms. Russell now performs her music throughout the country.“Linda Russell has become a bit of an institution at the park” said park ranger William Sawyer. She first performed at Fort Stanwix in 1977, and has returned to share her music for many years since then.”

Unsung Heroes Day: French & Indian War

Come to Fort Stanwix National Monument over Memorial Day Weekend and you just might see a British flag flying over the fort. On Saturday, June 21, the park will be focusing on the British history of the fort during the park’s French and Indian War Weekend. A range of ac......More

Come to Fort Stanwix National Monument over Memorial Day Weekend and you just might see a British flag flying over the fort. On Saturday, June 21, the park will be focusing on the British history of the fort during the park’s French and Indian War Weekend. A range of activities, including weapons demonstrations, special displays, interactive programs, and informational talks, will give visitors more insight into the war that caused Fort Stanwix to be built. Visitors will also gain a better understanding about how Fort Stanwix and the Mohawk Valley were involved with this global conflict.“Our French and Indian War in North America was part of a larger international conflict between France and England to determine who would be the world superpower of the 18th century”, said Park Ranger William Sawyer. “By supporting British attacks as a supply depot and staging area, Fort Stanwix helped England become that superpower”. Sawyer added “Ironically, this victory over France would help pave the way for the 13 colonies rebellion against England in 1775.”

Independence Day the 18th Century Way

Join park staff & volunteers in celebration of our nation's birthday. Begin the day with the annual Rotary ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldiers as park staff & volunteers help pay tribute to the fallen.The celebration continues throughout the d......More

Join park staff & volunteers in celebration of our nation's birthday. Begin the day with the annual Rotary ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldiers as park staff & volunteers help pay tribute to the fallen.The celebration continues throughout the day with cannon & musket salutes and Declaration of Independence readings. Full schedule below!Declare Your Allegiance!ALL DAYSign your own Declaration of Independence or British loyalty oaths or make a tricorn hat or design your own flag to show off your patriotism!Inside the fort Independence Day Discovery ActivityALL DAY All kids and their families are invited to explore what it took for the Continental Army and their families to survive the American Revolution and how they contributed to our Nation’s victory.Get your booklet at the fort or visitor center. Hands-on HistoryALL DAY Play some 18th Century toys and games dress up in a soldier’s uniform learn more about life during the Revolution with this interactive program!Inside the fort I Am Free Because…ALL DAY“Freedom” and “independence” are not just words they are also ideas. What do they mean to you and why? Share your thoughts in chalk on paper or out loud to hear.Sidewalk in front of the visitor center Memorial Service10 am – 10:30 am Remember those who sacrificed so much to see our new country to gain its independence. Join the community at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor those men and women.Corner of Liberty and James Streets Public Reading of theDeclaration of Independence11am – 11:15 amListen to the words that placed a new nation on the world stage. Period cheers and muskets salutes to the new nation and its supporters to follow.11:15 am – 11:30 amJoin soldiers in a musket salute to the new nation.Fort parade ground  Public Reading of theDeclaration of Independence2 pm – 2:15 pmListen to the words that placed a new nation onthe world-stage. Period cheers and muskets salutesto the new nation and its supporters to follow.2:15 pm – 3:30 pmJoin soldiers in a musket salute to the new nation.Fort parade ground Join the Continental Army!3 pm – 3:30 pm All are welcome to enlist in the Continental Army and join the fight for freedom! Make a hat sign your loyalty oath and learn what it takes to be a soldier.Fort parade ground

Honor America Day Celebration

Honor America Day is the biggest celebration of the year! Come join and celebrate all things Americana and Rome, NY!11 am: Parade7 pm: Symphoria concert and fireworks on the fort lawnEvents sponsored by the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rome, NY.