The Fort on the Frontier: The "Jersey Grays" Occupy Fort Schuyler

Partner Event
September 5, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome, NY 13440

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In late summer of 1776, the Oneida Carry was officially occupied by the 3rd New Jersey Regiment. Their task, rebuild the old Fort Stanwix and protect the border of the new United States of America.
Come this weekend and learn about how they did that and the role these soldiers played in the defense of the Mohawk Valley at the beginning of the American Revolution.
  • 9:15 am: “A Military Parade,” The 3rd NJ Marches In
    Park Trail

  • 10 am: “Training with the Troops,” Military Drill Practice
    Fort – Parade Ground

  • 10:15 am: “Protecting the Carry,” A historic weapons demonstration
    Fort – Ravelin

  • 11:00 am: “The First Defenders,” A presentation on the 3rd NJ Regiment
    Fort – Theater

  • 12 pm: "Liberty Flagg" Raising Ceremony
    Fort – Flagpole Bastion

  • 12:30 pm: 18th Century Surgery & Medicine 
    Fort – Theater

  • 1 pm: “Training with the Troops,” Military Drill Practice
    Fort – Parade Ground

  • 1:15 pm: “Protecting the Carry,” A historic weapons demonstration
    Fort – Flagpole Bastion

  • 2 pm: “The First Defenders,” A presentation on the 3rd NJ Regiment
    Fort Theater

  • 3 pm: “Protecting the Carry,” A historic weapons demonstration
    Fort – Ravelin

  • 4:30 pm: "Liberty Flagg" Lowering Ceremony
    Fort – Flagpole Bastion

 

Contact
A Park Ranger
Fort Stanwix National Monument
315-338-7730