National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Northeast

About Fort Stanwix

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Northeast
State: New York
Designation: National Monument
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Fort Stanwix.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Visitor Centers

Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

Weather and when to go

The Park lies within a temperate zone and experiences four full seasons. Summer can become very hot and humid. Snow is common as late as May and as early as October. The fort area can become muddy in all seasons. With most activities outdoors, good closed-toe walking shoes and low heels are advised. Air conditioning and heating is limited to park visitor center most times in the year. Water and extra layers of clothing in all seasons are always recommended!

Getting there

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 100 North James St., Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 338-7730
Email: fost_info@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/fost

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Fort Stanwix

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Fort Stanwix

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Fort Stanwix B.A.R.K. Rangers!

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 45 min

Did you know that dogs are welcome to visit Fort Stanwix National Monument with their special people? Learn the rules of B.A.R.K., participate in two activities below, and take th…
Hands - On History

Living History · about 25 min

Have you ever wanted to become a time traveler? Visit the historic fort during the summer months and try one of the many historic activities that would have been happening there.
Colonial Dress-Up Trunk

Junior Ranger Program · about 15 min

You can dress up like a real colonial person during your visit to Fort Stanwix National Monument!
Explore the Fort Garden

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 15 min

Soldiers at the fort were encouraged to tend gardens, and we have a few examples of what they grew! Come and see how different some of your favorite fruits and vegetables were bac…
Historic Fort Self-Guided Tour

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 35 min

A self-guided room tour guide can be found inside the park brochure or provided by a ranger upon entry to the park.
A Forgotten Civil War: The Revolution in the Mohawk Valley

Museum Exhibits · about 20 min

Explore this exhibit and meet the people of the Mohawk Valley. Discover how the American Revolutionary War affected their lives. Who really won or lost? What did "victory" cost th…
Exhibits, Artifacts, & Park Films

Museum Exhibits · about 50 min

There are several videos available at the park visitor center that detail the history of the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley.
Fort Film: "I Am So Wore Out with Fatigue"

Park Film · about 20 min

What was a typical day like for a Continental Soldier on the New York frontier after the Siege of 1777? Routine, work, and fear were common. As was doubt. This 18 minute film tell…
Walk the Monuments

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 1.3 hours

In Rome, NY, home of Fort Stanwix National Monument, you can find lots of history. Most of it sits within walking distance of the park, along an ancient trail called the Oneida Ca…