May we have this dance? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Even 200 years ago, music and song was still a way to have fun!
Honor America Days: The Grand Finale!
Honor America Days, a tradition in Rome, NY dating back to the early 1900's. A festival streching from late July into August celebrating Fort Stanwix and early American heritage. Come join us this evening! Brin... More
Fort Stanwix - Look Down! - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
A Fort Stanwix National Monument aerial view.
Site Plan for Fort Stanwix National Monument
Fort Stanwix. A site plan drawing for Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, New York identifies features, structures, and circulation. It is used in the Cultural Landscape Inventory park report.
Archeology Day Activities at Fort Stanwix
Visitors to Archeology Day engage with the resources at Fort Stanwix National Monument.
The Opening of the Marinus Willett Center
After 30 years of need and preparation a visitor, education, and collections managment center for Fort Stanwix National Monument was opened on park grounds on July 3, 2005. In this grand opening Ceremony, hoste... More
Practice Makes Perfect - National Parks Gallery
During school programs and special events children of all ages are asked to join the ranks of the Continental Army and serve their country.
Supporting the Soldiers - National Parks Gallery
Many women followed behind the armies during the American Revolution. They were known as "camp-followers" and played a vital role in supporting the troops.
Details, Details, Details. - National Parks Gallery
In order to make sure everyone in the fort's garrison knew what was going on, orders had to be issued everyday, written down so people would remember them. Some of these records can be found within the park displays.
An Artillery Lesson - National Parks Gallery
Have you ever wondered what it is like to fire a cannon? A artilleryman assists a group of new recruits to learn.
FOST 4628 Horse and Rider reverse
FOST 4628 Horse and Rider reverse
Fort Stanwix - Flying Above - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
An aerial view of the entire park.
National parks: FIRE! - public domain image
If you visit during the summer or a special event, you may just have the opportunity to see a real cannon crew in action.
National parks: FIRE! - public domain image
Several soldiers show the crowd how the fort was defended during a cannon demonstration.
Flying over the Fort! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A view from above on a summer day.
1970s pickets closeup - National Parks Gallery
Closeup of pickets, ditch and berm with fort wall and frases in background. Pickets appear to be ones from the original reconstruction.
Dedication of the Tomb - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
On July 4, 1976, eight Revolutionary War era soldiers were interred in a grave adjacent to Fort Stanwix National Monument.
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NPS staff sitting on stage speaking to a crowd at Fort Stanwix National Monument.
Fort Stanwix, Fort Stanwix National Monument, New York
Aerial view (partly photographic) of reconstructed Revolutionary War fort. "*GPO: 2005--310-394/00223." Title from panel. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Includes text, descriptive index to points o... More
Fort Stanwix, Fort Stanwix National Monument, New York
Aerial view (partly photographic) of reconstructed Revolutionary War fort. "*GPO: 2007--330-358/00625. Reprint 2007." Title from panel. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Includes text, descriptive ind... More
Fort Stanwix, Fort Stanwix National Monument, New York
Aerial view (partly photographic) of reconstructed Revolutionary War fort in Rome (N.Y.). "*GPO:2009--349-224/80278 Reprint 2007." Title from panel. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Includes text, de... More
Going through the Motions - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Stanwix - FOST 00112 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Light Brown Stoneware Ink Bottle Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gregg C. Goose Becomes a Junior Ranger!
Junior Ranger drawings Public domain photograph of National Park Junior Rangers, children, activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Learning from the Drill Seargant
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day program children pretend to fire wooden muskets as part of their drill
"Make Ready! Present! Fire!" - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The new recruits are able to see what a real musket looks like when it fires. Muskets are not that accurate, but they are very easy to load and fire. That is why you fire from a line.
Hands-On History - National Parks Gallery
Children of all ages are welcome to get there hand-on history at Fort Stanwix National Monument! Come participate as a soldier, try on some period clothing, or become a Junior Ranger!
Now It's Time For the Real Thing!
Now the new recruits get to see the professionals go through the drill themselves. They haven't done such a bad job. They have been working just as hard all the day through!
Gregg C. Goose Builds a Fort - Public domain portrait drawing
Junior Ranger drawings Public domain photograph of National Park Junior Rangers, children, activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gathering data on the outside environment
Fort Stanwix NM conservation Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Walking Along the Carry at Night
Join us during through out the year! Occassionally we offer night programming, including our new Mysteries, Myths, and Mayhem program and the Holiday Open House.
Soldier's Day marching orders - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Our History Comes Alive! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
VIP's and staff interpret many historic events throughout the year, including 18th century life demonstrations.
Take Aim...Set.... - National Parks Gallery
Historic weapons demonstrations are a part of many of our events throughout the year. Many skilled staff and volunteers participate to make these demonstrations enjoyable, accurate, and safe for all involved.
Oneida Indian Allies - National Parks Gallery
A fort VIP represents an Oneida Warrior. The Oneida Indians of the Six Nations were one of the chief allies of Fort Stanwix and the United States throughout the American Revolution. Throughout the war it would ... More
Make Ready! Present! HUZZAH! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program, Manual of Arms/Drill exercise. Children pretend to fire wooden muskets as part of their drill.
Music to Soothe the Soul - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Music in the 18th century was a way for all to come together as a community and enjoy themselves.
"To The Last Extemity" - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
When British led troops besieged the fort in 1777 the men inside raised a small flag and shot off a cannon in the face of the enemy. Col. Peter Gansevoort vowed to defend "this fort and garrison to the last ext... More
More Work Becomes Play As the Day Wears On!
The recruits learn about a second job as they are guided to their next post: Guard Duty. They keep a look out for deserters and those that may have besieged the fort. But it looks as if things are well under co... More
New Junior Rangers - National Parks Gallery
The New Junior Rangers line up after a day of hard work to show off their certificates. These kids worked through cold and rain just like the first soldiers of Fort Stanwix and they learned all the skills that ... More
Fourth Grade Seargant in Barracks
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A closeup of the hearth, taken in 2006.
Fort Stanwix NM hearth Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A view of the full enclosure - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Fort Stanwix NM hearth room Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New Recruits During Spring Programming
Fort Stanwix NM Historic Weapons Demonstration
Fort Stanwix - FOST 00250 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Three fragments of a brass side plate, with scroll designs
Fort Stanwix - Marching Orders - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Soldiers of the 3rd NY Regiment were given one of 3 duties daily: guard, fatiuge. or drill. Those who were part of drill were further divided into 3 squads by the second in command, Lt. Col. Marinus Willett: th... More
Honor America Days: A Salute to America
As Honor America Days begins in the City of Rome, NY, all begin the evening with a salute to the Flag of the U.S., our Country, and those who have come before us.
Grand Ball on the Fort Parade - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Folk dancing and ballroom dancing, even on the frontier, was a way to lighten spirits while in the midst of a war. At modern Fort Stanwix volunteers, reenactors, and the public join the festivities.
Tourist Attraction - The Search Continues
New Junior Rangers continued to explore the grounds of Fort Stanwix and its visitor center. These ones are trying to figure out what the fort was built to protect. You can learn by trying our online Junior Rang... More
A Grand View Indeed - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A view of the fortress and all its massive defenses from the south east bastion. In the background the Marinus Willett Collections Managment and Education Center can be seen as a historic flag towers over both.
Picture of the hearth, taken in 2006.
Fort Stanwix NM original hearth Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Long March Begins... - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
What is drill without marching practice? If no one can stay in line with one another, you do not look like much of an army. I think that the new troops are getting their act together very quickly!
Learning Together and Sharing Adventures
As the day begins it does not take long for people to gather and begin to share their andventures with one another. In our visitor center our National Park map begins to become quite crowded as people tell of t... More
The New Company Marching in Formation
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Welcome to Fort Stanwix National Monument!
The Fort Stanwix National Monument Marinus Willett Collections Managment and Education Center was opened in July of 2005. The 13,700 square foot building houses audio visual displays, exhibits, a public event s... More
New Soldiers on Guard Duty - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Crowd Settles In - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Before the Honor America Days concert celebration begins, visitors from far and wide scrammble to find a good spot to listen and watch the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
18th Century Cannon Drill - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
It took on average 6 people to load a cannon properly. At Fort Stanwix, the artillery officers and crew came from Connecticutt; the rest of the numbers wer filled by average soldiers who could make up to $2 mor... More
Tourist Attraction - Soldiers Day Training
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Welcome to Fort Stanwix National Monument!
This is the first sign you will see on the Oneida Carry to the park's visitor center.
Junior Rangers Explore Fort Stanwix
Across the National Park Service a new generation of explorer, called "Junior Rangers," are learning about their past and teaching us about our futures. Their motto and mission is: "Explore. Learn. Protect." At... More
The Spring Brings New Recruits - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Fort Stanwix NM offers a wide variety of school programs to all age levels that meet New York State cirriculum standards. Through out the Fall and spring months it is not uncommon for up to 200 school children ... More
Tourist Attraction - The fort from above
Sitting in the middle of the City of Rome, NY, the fort is an awesome structure from above. Fort Stanwix is a park for everyone, with history and fun for all in an interesting urban setting.
Field Musicians at Work - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Field musicians of the Continental Army often wore the opposite colors of the rest of their troops. They were the "radio men" of their day, as drums and fifes could be heard much farther than the shouts of a co... More
A History Lesson - National Parks Gallery
Fort Stanwix NM offers a wide variety of school programs to all age levels that meet New York State cirriculum standards. Through out the Fall and spring months it is not uncommon for up to 200 school children ... More
The Company begins to march - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Holiday Cheer at Fort Stanwix - Public domain drawing
This frontier garrison would surely be close to isolated in the winter months. But now, even as then, when the holiday season came around, people draw upon tradition to comfort them while far from home. During ... More
The Outer Walls - National Parks Gallery
From the outer walls of the fort several different features can be seen. The first of which is the defensive structures of the pickets, ditch, and fraise (long points that hang off of the high walls). Another f... More
Fort Stanwix - Taking notes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Fort Stanwix NM hearth conservation Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Holiday Open House Music - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
18th C music is one of the many ways you can find people celebrating, or even tolerating the winter months at Fort Stanwix. Come join and learn what the various people would have done to get by.
An Evening Stroll Along the Oneida Carry
Many events take place at Fort Stanwix throughout the year. Guided tours, exploration and school programs, and evening open houses. If you are interested in visiting Fort Stanwix or would like to know more abou... More
Sunset On the Parade Grounds - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The fort Parade Ground was the gathering place for all kinds of activities: morning and evening roll call, drill, and modern programs about 18th century life. As evening drews to a close, people would withdraw ... More
Honoring Those Who Came Before - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
On the bastion (corner) of the fort, men stand in formation as a salute to those that have come before them.
The Company Receives Their Pay - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day program. A park ranger thanks children for their service in the continental army and gives them their pay and dismissal papers.
"What Can You Learn Today?" - Public domain map
Fort Stanwix National Monument's second Junior Ranger Day begins at the visitor center with a lesson in what kinds of parks make up the National Park Service and who works in them. After that kids are encourage... More
Willett Collections Managment and Education Center
The Fort Stanwix National Monument Marinus Willett Collections Managment and Education Center was opened in July of 2005. The 13,700 square foot building houses audio visual displays, exhibits, a public event s... More
What Did a Soldier Do? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
"How I Helped the American Revolution" was the day's theme. These kids began by learning one of a soldier's most imortant jobs: Drill Duty. A real soldier would have practiced for 8 hours, they did for 1/2 hour... More
Inspecting the foundation - National Parks Gallery
Fort Stanwix NM hearth Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Manual of Arms Drill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Fort Stanwix Soldier's Day Program Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fall Visits Fort Stanwix - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Marinus Willett Collections Managment and Education Center, Fort Stanwix NM's visitor center, welcomes all travelers no matter what season it may be! Central New York expiriences four distinct and separtate... More
225th Anniversary of the Siege of Fort Stanwix
Volunteers, reenactors from throughout the region, and NPS staff came to help honor the men who served at Fort Stanwix during a 21 day long siege in August of 1777.
Inspecting the enclosure - National Parks Gallery
Fort Stanwix NM conserving the hearth
The Fort's First Defenders - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Fort Stanwix was first occupied by British troops during the French and Indian War period in the 1750s. Visit throughout the year to learn about these contributions to our nation's history.
Tourist Attraction - An Overhead View
And bird's eye view of the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument.
The Backyard Rangers - National Parks Gallery
Fort Stanwix Backyard Rangers is a free all year program that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Kids explore everything from local history to wildlife patterns of the area surrounding the historic... More
A closeup of the hearth, taken in 2006.
Hearth in 2006 Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Marinus Willett Collections Managment & Education Center
The Fort Stanwix National Monument Marinus Willett Collections Managment & Education Center houses the park artifact collection and visitor center displays.
Young Continental Recruits - National Parks Gallery
Children of all ages are welcome to try the life of a continental soldier. At all times of the year there is plenty of work to be done.
British Drill Practice - National Parks Gallery
Fort Stanwix was housed by British troops during the French and Indian War period in the 1750s. Come by during the year to periodically to see what these men and women contributed to the nation's history!
Fort Stanwix - Cannon Kids - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
As these two girls learn, you need a loud voice to command a cannon crew.
Fort Stanwix National Monument - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Fort Stanwix NM is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about upcoming events, call the park at (315) 338-7730, or visit the park web page at www.nps.gov/fost for additional i... More
National parks: Hearth - public domain image
Hearth in 2006 Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Stanwix, Fort Stanwix National Monument, New York
Aerial view (partly photographic) of reconstructed Revolutionary War fort in Rome (N.Y.). "*GPO:2011--365-615/80660 Reprint 2011." Title from panel. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Includes text, d... More
Newly poured cement in the collection storage room.
Newly poured cement in the collection storage room with a short ramp and rails.
End panels installed on shelving units.
Dark grey perforated panels with a black three-pronged wheel are fixed to the shelves.
Archeology at the Fort - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A park archeology tech excavates animal remains near the historic Fort Stanwix.
Fort Stanwix - History Speaks - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The history of the American Revolution is at your fingertips. Come to Fort Stanwix National Monument and learn about life on the New York Frontier.
Skeleton of the shelving units.
Dark grey metal racks form the outline of the shelves.
Moving the boxes to prepare for the installation of the compact shelvi...
A room half full of wire shelves filled with boxes. The other half of the room is empty.
Bringing cement into the collection storage room.
A black hose lies on plastic on the floor leading through three doorways. Cement is pumped through the hose.