Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome, NY Hours and Location

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Marinus Willett Visitor Center Hours

Fort Stanwix National Monument is open daily 9 am to 5 pm, year round except for January 1st, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25th. Visitor hours vary in fall and winter. Tours to historic fort are provided at 10 am and 2 pm, weather permitting, during winter hours. Please check full desktop site, or Facebook page for details.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
• –

• New Year’s Day:
• –

• Thanksgiving Day:
• –

• Winter:
• January 2 – February 28
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• Winter Hours:
• January 2 – February 28
• 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Park Entrance

Historic Fort

Tours of the historic fort are provided at 10 am and 2 pm. These tours are weather dependent during winter hours.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM
• Monday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM
• Tuesday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM
• Wednesday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM
• Thursday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM
• Friday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM
• Saturday:9:15 AM-4:45 PM

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• November Hours:
• November 1 – November 30
• 9:15 AM-4:00 PM

• Winter Hours:
• December 1 – March 31
• Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – Free
  All activities and tours are free.

Entrance Passes:

• $0.00 – No Pass Required for Entrance
  All activities and tours are free.

About

Six Miles Shared by Many Nations

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.

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.

Visitor Centers

Marinus Willett Collections Management and Education Center

The park’s visitor center, also known as the Willett Center, contains a museum which details the significant history of the fort and features artifacts from archeological excavations of the site. A gift shop and public restrooms are available.

Weather

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!

Permits and Reservations Information