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Fort Stanwix
Originally constructed during the French & Indian War, this bastion served as a focal point Burgoyne's campaign to squash Patriot resistance in New York
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Know Before You Go
Fort Stanwix National Monument is owned and managed by the National Park Service. Check out the official website for up-to-date information on the site, including hours.
Operating Hours
Visitor Centers
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.
Standard Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Exceptions
Spring Hours
04/01/2027 - 04/01/2027
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fall Hours
09/01/2026 - 09/01/2026
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thanksgiving Closure
11/26/2026 - 11/26/2026
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Winter Closure
12/14/2026 - 12/14/2026
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission & Tickets
There are no entrance fees for this park.
Directions
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.
Accessibility & Amenities
- Accessible Rooms
- Accessible Sites
- Assistive Listening Systems - T-Coil Compatible
- Audio Description
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Baby Changing Station
- Benches/Seating
- Bicycle - Rack
- Bicycle - Repair
- Braille
- Bus/Shuttle Stop
- Captioned Media
- Cellular Signal
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit Available
- First Aid/Medical Care Available
- Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
- Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
- Information
- Information - Maps Available
- Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
- Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
- Junior Ranger Activity
- Junior Ranger Booklet Available
- Low-Vision Access
- Open Captioning
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Table
- Recreational Field
- Recycling
- Restroom
- Restroom - Accessible
- Scenic View/Photo Spot
- Theater/Auditorium
- Toilet - Flush
- Trash/Litter Receptacles
- Water - Bottle-Filling Station
- Water - Drinking/Potable
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchairs Available
Fort Stanwix Images
The American victory in the Siege of 1777 helped set the stage for the larger victory at Saratoga, during the American Revolution.
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From ranger tours, to walking trails, to exploring history, there's plenty to do at Fort Stanwix!
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Fort Stanwix is a hands-on experience, with lots to explore, no matter when you visit!
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Fort Stanwix is a place where you can experience the sights and sounds of the 18th Century!
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Discover the vital role that Fort Stanwix/Schuyler, the fort that "never surrendered" played in the American Revolution.
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This special tomb sits just across the street from the park. It is the final resting place of eight soldiers of the Continental Army.
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Learn more about the objects in the park's museum collection.
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What evidence of the past has been found at Fort Stanwix? Stop through to find out!
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Come and visit the site with a thousand stories flying under its flag!
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