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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRASS BAND

WORKSHOP

 July 29A brass band workshop will be presented at the

YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley in Rome. The

workshop will be conducted by park rangers from

New Orleans Jazz National Historic Site.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION WEEKEND

August 13-14An encampment weekend commemorating the

anniversary of the Siege of Fort Stanwix. Visitors

will learn how soldiers and their families lived and

fought during the American Revolution. Muskets and

cannons will be fired, colonial music played, and the

stories of those who fought here explored.

CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT

Fall 2016In partnership with the Rome Historical Society, the

park is developing “A Community, a Fort, and a

Future: Fort Stanwix at 40.” This exhibit tells the story

of changing societal values over time as reflected by

the reconstruction of Fort Stanwix. The exhibit willfeature historical images, artwork, and oral histories

from local residents and key stakeholders during the

fort’s first 40 years.

INTERNATIONAL ARCHEOLOGY DAY

October 15International Archeology Day is celebrated at Fort

Stanwix National Monument, where archeology is

one of the main resources of the park. Visitors have

an opportunity to talk with archeologists, see tools

and equipment the profession uses, and tour the

archeology museum collections housed at the park.

This year’s event will also celebrate the 50th anniver-

sary of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

signed on October 15th, 1966.

MYSTERY, MYTH AND MAYHEM

October 22Candlelight tours through Fort

Stanwix, featuring bone-chilling true stories from this

frontier fort’s history.

Fort Stanwix National Monument is an archeological site and battlefield that includes remnants

of the original Fort Stanwix (briefly named Fort Schuyler). The site is significant for the

strategic roles the fort played during the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and

for the various treaties negotiated within its walls. A partial reconstruction of the fort (completed

in 1976) memorializes these events and allows visitors to engage with representations of the

18th century. The fort collaboratively manages Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site and

Steuben Memorial State Historic Site in partnership with the State of New York.

Celebration

HONOR AMERICA DAYS

 July 30The 2016 Honor America Days theme is Celebrating

Fort Stanwix . Honor America Days is a city-wide

celebration with a parade, symphony concert, and

fireworks. Fort Stanwix is partnering with New

Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Fort McHenry

National Monument and Shrine, and National Parks

from across New York State to put a National Park

spin on this year’s celebration. A Second Line Brass

Band from New Orleans will lead all of the National

Parks in the Honor America Days Parade, and a

replica of the flag from Fort McHenry that inspired

the national anthem will visit Rome for the festivities.

A Find Your Park booth will be staffed by rangers

from multiple NPS sites.

THROWBACK THURSDAY 1916

AT CINEMA CAPITOL

August 25In partnership with the Capitol Theatre and the Rome

Historical Society, the park will host a 1916 night at

the movies in honor of the year National Parks were

“born.”

CULTURAL SHOWCASESeptember 17In partnership with the Midtown Utica Community

Center and the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce,

the park will host a showcase featuring perfor-

mances, crafts, and a fashion show of international

dress presented by refugee and immigrant artists

representing several countries.

CENTENNIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Available OnlineFort Stanwix, the National Park Service Youth Ambas-

sador Program, and 7 National Parks in 4 states

created a music video to celebrate the NPS centen-

nial. The video can be viewed on the park website,

YouTube and www.yap100.com

Next Generation

EVERY KID IN A PARK

All YearFourth graders can go to everykidinapark.gov  to

complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry

pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas,

including national parks. This special invitation to

4th grade students and their families will help them

to discover and explore special places preserved for

them and future generations.

ROME PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT

ART EXHIBIT

March 3 – March 28Celebrating Fort Stanwix is the theme of the

Art Project. Art inspired by Fort Stanwix will be ondisplay in the Visitor Center during the month

of March.

OPERATION SABOTAGE STANWIX

April 23, July 16, October 1A live puzzle-based adventure where participants

work through a series of challenges to succeed while

learning about Fort Stanwix. This “escape room” style

game takes place in a single room of the Fort with a

team of players. Sign-ups are required.

JUNIOR RANGER DAY

 June 18A fun-filled day of activities for kids and families

based on the Junior Ranger program. Experience

the life of a soldier, learn how to fire a cannon, and

master 18th century toys and games.

Discovery

NATIONAL PARK WEEK CERAMIC WALL

ART PROJECT UNVEILING

“Mapping Across Time: A Cartographic Experiment

with the Mohawk Valley and Fort Stanwix

National Monument.” A SUNY Oswego student

Challenge Grant Art Project completed with

Bartow + Collaborator/Metzgar and installed at Fort

Stanwix National Monument.

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PETER GANSEVOORT PORTRAIT UNVEILING

Spring 2016An important portrait painting of Peter Gansevoort

was recently donated to the park and will be

unveiled on exhibit. Editors of the book, Hero of Fort

Schuyler: Selected Revolutionary War Correspon-

dence of Brigadier General Peter Gansevoort, Jr.  will

present their work followed by a book signing.

FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR WEEKEND

May 28-29This encampment weekend

explores Fort Stanwix’s involve-

ment in the French and Indian

War. Experience fort life on the

frontier during wartime, including

historic weapons demonstrations,

toys, games, and daily activities.

40 FOR 40 FILM SERIES PREMIERE

 July 4Discover some of the untold stories of Fort Stanwix

National Monument through the “40 for 40” filmseries. The park developed 40 short films to tell 40

different stories about the fort, its staff, volunteers,

partners, and associated sites. The series will debut

on the park’s YouTube channel, and new films will be

released weekly.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES OF CENTRAL

NEW YORK SHUTTLE TOURS

 July 9, August 20Fort Stanwix National Monument is linked to two

state parks through its American Revolution connec-

tions and a partnership with New York State Parks.

Join us on a tour to see Oriskany Battlefield State

Historic Site, site of one of the American Revolu-tion’s bloodiest battles, and Steuben Memorial State

Historic Site, former home of Baron Von Steuben, the

drillmaster of Valley Forge.

BATTLE OF ORISKANY COMMEMORATION

August 6A commemoration event honoring the Battle of

Oriskany, held at Oriskany Battlefield State Historic

Site. The event brings together a wide variety of

participants including local, state and federal officials,

as well as representatives from numerous chapters of

the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), descendants of

soldiers who fought in the battle, and Indian Nations

who participated in the battle. All attend to pay theirrespects and honor and remember those who died.

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Fort Stanwix National MonumentCentennial Calendar

In 2016, Fort Stanwix National Monument celebrates two big milestones, the National ParkService centennial and the 40th anniversary of the reconstruction of Fort Stanwix. The park,

along with our many partners, have put together an exciting menu of programs and activities

focused on celebration, discovery, and connecting with the next generation of park visitors,

supporters, and advocates.

Visit findyourpark.com to discover parks and

events near you, plan visits, share your story, enter

contests, and find all the ways you can be part of thecentennial celebration.

2016 Centennial Activities