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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Fort Stanwix National MonumentSoldiers in Continental uniform stand on guard duty, under the shadows of the front gate. Bridge streching over the ditch in front of them.
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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Management

Vision Statement
Fort Stanwix National Monument is where our shared heritage comes alive everyday.

Mission Statement
The National Park Service's mission is to preserve the location, resources, and stories associated with the military, political, and cultural events that occurred at the site of Fort Stanwix and to provide opportunities for visitor understanding and appreciation of these events.
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Did You Know?
In the 18th century it was possible to travel to the interior of North America almost entirely by water. Fort Stanwix was built to protect the largest break in this chain, the Oneida Carrying Place. This was a 1-6 mile long portage area situated between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek in New York.
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Last Updated: May 22, 2009 at 09:55 EST