Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument · NY
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/fost
- Location
- Fort Stanwix National Monument (43.211, -75.456)
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Passport stamp locations
- Historic Fort Gregg Barracks
- Marinus Willett Visitor Center
Hours
Visitor Centerstoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PMFall Hours
- Sun Oct 4ClosedFall Hours
- Mon Oct 5ClosedFall Hours
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PMFall Hours
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PMFall Hours
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PMFall Hours
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PMFall Hours
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Closure)
The cost of admission to the park is FREE. Park trails and lawn are open from sunrise to sunset everyday. Hours vary and alternate throughout the year. They can be found here: Visit www.nps.gov/fost/planyourvisit/hours.htm The park closed on most federal holidays.
Visitor centers
2
- Historic Fort Gregg Barrackstoday: 9:30AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Marinus Willett Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
4
Fort Stanwix Room Tour30–90 minutes · 22 stops
Explore the various rooms inside the recreated Fort Stanwix. Learn about the people who lived within and their stories.
Puzzle Discovery Adventure25–60 minutes · 16 stops
Perfect for families exploring the fort with little ones or aspiring Junior Rangers! This special tour has questions and riddles to help them learn more about the history. Start your adventure in the fort by visiting each of the fort’s rooms and reading the information signs at each spot. These signs will provide answers to each of the quest questions. When you’ve answered each of the fort questions, your adventure takes you outside of the fort to other interesting places nearby.
The Making of a National Monument30–60 minutes · 6 stops
This tour traces the planning and development of the park and how the reconstructed Fort Stanwix came into being.
The Siege of 17771–2 hours · 7 stops
The siege of the fort began officially on August 3, 1777 when the British sent their first surrender demands to the fort, and would continue through the next 21 days. By the end of this crucial moment, the American forces at what was then Fort Schuyler set the stage for an even larger victory at Saratoga. They also became known as the garrison of the "Fort That Never Surrendered." Hear their stories in this special walking tour.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.