Multiple children sit in a boat, smiling at the camera. — Fort Stanwix is a hands-on experience, with lots to explore, no matter when you visit! NPS Photo / Ranger Dan

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument · New York · National Park Service

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.

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