Casemates and Cannonballs: Archeological Investigations at Fort Stanwix National Monument

A study of Fort Stanwix, of Rome, New York, was conducted after the bicentennial of the United States. This article discusses the research and renewal project conducted by the National Park Services. Fort Stanwix built in 1758 by the British then abandoned prior to the American Revolutionary War. During the Revolution it was occupied by Burgoyne and his forces. The focal point of interest was the fort and invasion routes between the American Colonies and Canada during the American Revolutionary War. In 1970 a limited excavation was conducted around a residential area including pools, streets and utilities to locate the fort and any key features. Based on the archeological evidence a clear picture is provided of day to day activities of the soldiers at Fort Stanwix and drawings rendered offer insight of the fort’s appearance.