Fort Stanwix National Monument


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.

Take I-90 (NY Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona-Rome). Turn Right onto Rt. 365 E. Follow Rt. 365, veering left as Rt. 365 merges with Rt 69 at the fork in the road. This will take you over an arterial bridge into the City of Rome. Fort Stanwix NM will be across Erie Blvd. on the right side of James Street.

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Which Adventure Will You Choose?

A park ranger directs a group of children thorugh the fort.

From ranger tours, to walking trails, to exploring history, there's plenty to do at Fort Stanwix!

Celebrate the Park! Fort Stanwix at 40 & the NPS Centennial!

Children dance, jump, and skip on the parade ground of reconstructed Fort Stanwix.

The park is gearing up for the National Park Service Centennial. Find out what's going on and what's already been done!

Objects From the Past: Museum Collection

Small boxes in rows contain small artifacts, including broken pipes and glass bottles.

Learn more about the objects in the park's museum collection.

Uncovering the Past at Fort Stanwix

A woman digs in a carefully excavated hole.

What evidence of the past has been found at Fort Stanwix? Stop through to find out!

Fort Stanwix: History Happened Here!

Soldiers stand in a neat row holding their muskets.

Discover the vital role that Fort Stanwix/Schuyler, the fort that "never surrendered" played in the American Revolution.