{"id":"nps-fost","slug":"fort-stanwix-national-monument","name":"Fort Stanwix National Monument","designation":"National Monument","category":"national-monument","categoryLabel":"National Monument","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"FOST","designation":"National Monument","sourceId":"nps-fost"}],"states":["NY"],"stateNames":["New York"],"location":{"lat":43.21053441,"lon":-75.45557626},"bbox":[-75.4578,43.2098,-75.4544,43.212],"acres":{"value":8,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/fost/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.212&b_tl_lng=-75.4578&b_br_lat=43.2098&b_br_lng=-75.4544","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Fort%20Stanwix%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/fost/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/385FE1AC-FE1F-FB90-B9CC50236309BB2A.jpg","title":"The Siege of 1777","alt":"A cannon crew fires towards a wooden fort. An explosion of fire jets out in front of them.","caption":"The American victory in the Siege of 1777 helped set the stage for the larger victory at Saratoga, during the American Revolution.","credit":"NPS Photo / Ranger Dan","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2ED9866F-0D28-4E68-AB932F1C54C0D14A.jpg","title":"Which Adventure Will You Choose?","alt":"A park ranger directs a group of children thorugh the fort.","caption":"From ranger tours, to walking trails, to exploring history, there's plenty to do at Fort Stanwix!","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/39EEBA9F-E7EE-A8F4-195D7C7EE6C78635.jpg","title":"Endless Exploration","alt":"Multiple children sit in a boat, smiling at the camera.","caption":"Fort Stanwix is a hands-on experience, with lots to explore, no matter when you visit!","credit":"NPS Photo / Ranger Dan","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/38DA0644-0A61-1979-2EFB20A3BAE46CCF.jpg","title":"Hands-On History!","alt":"A woman in colonial clothes stands with a group of modern children, washing laundry in big buckets.","caption":"Fort Stanwix is a place where you can experience the sights and sounds of the 18th Century!","credit":"NPS Photo / Ranger Dan","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/399FBE91-D9E1-CD80-1C32A16DB64A51DF.jpg","title":"Fort Stanwix: History Happened Here!","alt":"About two dozen soldiers stand in a neat rows holding their muskets.","caption":"Discover the vital role that Fort Stanwix/Schuyler, the fort that \"never surrendered\" played in the American Revolution.","credit":"NPS Photo/M. Huchko","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/38C26A1F-0260-2403-CC622D7BD6AF5AE9.jpg","title":"Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution","alt":"A granite obelisk, about 15\" tall, has the original 13 states' names and the Oneidas etched on it.","caption":"This special tomb sits just across the street from the park. It is the final resting place of eight soldiers of the Continental Army.","credit":"NPS / Ranger Dan","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/987D6EEA-1DD8-B71B-0BEBD381AE9D09C9.png","title":"Objects From the Past: Museum Collection","alt":"Small boxes in rows contain small artifacts, including broken pipes and glass bottles.","caption":"Learn more about the objects in the park's museum collection.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/988ED0D8-1DD8-B71B-0B42050335B9C0C4.jpg","title":"Uncovering the Past at Fort Stanwix","alt":"A woman digs in a carefully excavated hole.","caption":"What evidence of the past has been found at Fort Stanwix? Stop through to find out!","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/390B59C5-C7D0-42F6-90D444E622B0384F.jpg","title":"A Cloudy Day at Fort Stanwix","alt":"Puffy white clouds billow over log cabin-like walls. An American flag flies on a wooden pole","caption":"Come and visit the site with a thousand stories flying under its flag!","credit":"National Park Service / Ranger Dan","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Craft Demonstrations","Cultural Demonstrations","Astronomy","Stargazing","Biking","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hands-On","Arts and Crafts","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Living History","Reenactments","Historic Weapons Demonstration","First Person Interpretation","Junior Ranger Program","Snow Play","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["American Revolution","Archeology","Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite","Colonization and Settlement","Forts","Great Depression","Military","Infantry and Militia","Artillery","US Army","Indigenous and Native Warrior","Battlefields","Monuments and Memorials","Native American Heritage","Presidents","Tragic Events","Massacres","Urban America","Wars and Conflicts","Colonial/European Contact Conflicts","French and Indian War","American Revolutionary War","Indian and Frontier Wars","Westward Expansion","Ancient Seas","Foothills, Plains and Valleys","Geology","River and Riparian","Trails","Watersheds","Wetlands","Marshes"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Visitor Centers","description":"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\nThe park closed on most federal holidays.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Spring Hours","start":"2027-04-01","end":"2027-06-27","hours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"}},{"name":"Fall Hours","start":"2026-09-01","end":"2026-12-13","hours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"}},{"name":"Thanksgiving Closure","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"thursday":"Closed","sunday":"All Day"}},{"name":"Winter Closure","start":"2026-12-14","end":"2027-04-06","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"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.","weatherInfo":"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!","contacts":{"phone":"315-338-7730","email":"fost_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Historic Fort Gregg Barracks","description":"A recreation of the historic fort can be found on the grounds of the park. Throughout the year, it is accessible for guided and self-guided programs. During the winter months, it is accessible only on ranger-led programs, weather dependent.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/fost","lat":43.2099609006,"lon":-75.4553871002},{"name":"Marinus Willett Visitor Center","description":"Main visitor center for Fort Stanwix National Monument. See videos about the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley and learn about the park's archeological collection. A bookstore can be found with souvenirs and books available for different ages. 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