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Fort Stanwix National Monument's 40th & National Park Service 100th special events calendar.TRANSCRIPT
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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