![]() ![]() Other forts in New York this extensive can cost up to 25 a person, so its really cool that this one is completely free.įort Ticonderoga and William Henry in NY are fun to visit but are both expensive and not nearly as historically accurate as Stanwix (they were both earth and timber forts like stanwix but neither was rebuilt as accurately as this one). The entire place is also free to visit which is a huge plus. This really is a must see, I also didn't even get a chance to visit the visitor center which I'm sure also had good information. ![]() I also would recommend walking around the fort to get a good look at the full defensive line, including the dry moat and palisades. Being into archeology I appreciate that they have these open to the public. The entire fort is a replica except for some brick ruins of an old fireplace, which is well marked. National Parks service clearly did a lot of research to accurately recreate the fort. There is also a good model showing what the original fort was like and the process of rebuilding it. The staff and information around the fort does a good job of showing you what the different buildings and rooms were used for. It really transports you back in time to a revolutionary war fort. I love historic forts and this is the most accurate 18th century one I've seen. ![]()
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