Article

The Anatomy of A Fort

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Just how was the historic fort built and defended? And who would be responsible for running it? Watch the following videos to find out.
40 for 40: Anatomy of a Fort, Part 1
Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration -:-
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time -:-
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
      Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details
      Duration:
      2 minutes, 24 seconds

      How is a fort built and what goes on inside the walls? Watch to learn about punishments, defenses, and more.

      40 for 40: Anatomy of a Fort, Part 2
      Video Player is loading.
      Current Time 0:00
      Duration -:-
      Loaded: 0%
      Stream Type LIVE
      Remaining Time -:-
       
      1x
        • Chapters
        • descriptions off, selected
          Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details
          Duration:
          2 minutes, 43 seconds

          How is a fort built and what goes on inside the walls? Watch this week's 40 for 40 to learn about quarters, bombproofs, and more! 2016 is the 40th anniversary of Fort Stanwix National Monument opening to the public and the park is celebrating by releasing a series of 40 short films about the park's history and its future!

          40 for 40: Anatomy of a Fort, Part 3
          Video Player is loading.
          Current Time 0:00
          Duration -:-
          Loaded: 0%
          Stream Type LIVE
          Remaining Time 0:00
           
          1x
            • Chapters
            • descriptions off, selected
              Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details
              Duration:
              2 minutes, 37 seconds

              Just what are those pointy things for? And who can you find living at the fort other than soldiers? Check out the concluding look at the structure, community, and defenses of the fort.

              Last updated: May 1, 2022