Fort Stanwix National Monument

Park Information

Visit Fort Stanwix National Monument where our shared heritage comes alive everyday, and explore the sights, sounds, smells and feel of the 18th century.

Discover how people endured harsh lives along the Oneida Carrying Place, the superhighway of the 18th century, and directly contributed to the American victory at Saratoga and westward expansion through New York ‘s gateway to the west.

Rediscover hundreds of archeological pieces in the museum and enjoy the fort diorama, theater and bookstore in the visitor center.

Agency Name:

National Park Service

Directions

Plane – The nearest commercial airport is in Syracuse, New York.

Car – All major state routes thru Rome; 26, 46, 49, 69, and 365, pass within sight of the Monument. To get to Rome from the New York Thruway, take exit 32 at Westmoreland to Rt. 233 north to Rt. 365 west, following the signs to downtown Rome. City parking is available within sight of the Monument.

Public Transportation – A bus terminal is within two blocks of the site on Liberty Street. There is an Amtrak railroad station located within one mile of the site at Lawrence Street and Route 233.