fort-stanwix | NY | Find park

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!

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!

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

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

A woman digs in a carefully excavated hole.

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

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.

Puffy white clouds billow over log cabin-like walls. An American flag flies on a wooden pole

Come and visit the site with a thousand stories flying under the flag!

Physical Address:

100 North James St.

Rome, NY 13440

Mailing Address:

112 East Park St.

Rome, NY 13440

contact-details

Phone Number: 315-338-7730 Voice
Phone Number: 315-334-5051 Fax
Phone Number: 800-662-1220 TTY

Email Address: fost_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Monument

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Trails

The cost of admission to the park is FREE. Park trails and lawn are open from sunrise to sunset everyday. Please be certain to double check the visitor center and historic fort hours before you arrive, as 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 Information:

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!