Last updated: April 28, 2022
Thing to Do
Junior Rangers at Fort Stanwix!
National Park Service
Who wants to go on a boring grown-up tour when you can do some fun, cool kid things while exploring a historic fort? If that person is you, then ask a park ranger how can YOU become a Fort Stanwix Junior Ranger today!
- Stop by the park visitor center or the historic fort and request an activity booklet from a park ranger. It can also be downloaded here.
- Try to complete as many activities as your age. Each activity will tell you where to go and what to look for.
- Spend some time exploring with your family or friend group. Share answers. This isn't a test! Have fun and get ready for adventure.
- When you are done (or think you're done), bring your booklet back to a ranger to receive your badge!
Other ways you can help National Parks as a Junior Ranger:
- Learn the park stories.
- Stay safe.
- Keep the park free of litter.
- Tell others about the things that you have learned.
- Continue learning about other National Parks!
Details
Duration
30-180 Minutes
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
How can YOU become a Fort Stanwix Junior Ranger?
Stop by the park visitor center or the historic fort and request an activity booklet from a park ranger. Try to complete as many activities as your age. Each activity will tell you where to go and what to look for. Spend some time exploring with your family or friend group. Share answers. This isn't a test! Have fun and get ready for adventure. When you are done (or think you're done), bring your booklet back to a ranger to receive your badge!
Other ways you can help National Parks as a Junior Ranger:
- Learn the park stories.
- Stay safe.
- Keep the park free of litter.
- Tell others about the things that you have learned.
- Continue learning about other National Parks!
Age(s)
5-15
All participants are encouraged to attempt to complete as many activities as their age. So if you are 6, try to finish 6 activities. Families are also encouraged to share the work so you can all learn something new together!
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets are allowed in the historic fort and along park trails. Owners must bag all waste keep their pets on a leash while on park grounds.
No pets, with the exception of service animals, are allowed in the park visitor center.
No pets, with the exception of service animals, are allowed in the park visitor center.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Visitor Center
Marinus Willett Collections Management and Education Center Accessible parking is available next to the Willett Center on North James Street. All entryways and restrooms in this building are accessible.
All introductory videos are open captioned and FM assistive listening devices are available upon request.
A Braille introductory pamphlet available by request at the Willett Center, or for download in a Braille Ready Format.
Fort Stanwix Braille Brochure .BRF File
A text accessible brochure can be downloaded here.
Text Accessible Fort Stanwix Introduction Brochure
Audio descriptive brouchure files can be found here.
Audio Accessible Fort Stanwix Brochure Files
Reconstructed Fort
Accessible parking is reserved in a pull-off in front of the fort.
All introductory videos are open captioned and FM assistive listening devices are available upon request.
Not all areas in the fort are accessible, including the public restrooms. Ramps can be made available by request to tour the inside buildings of the parade ground.
Park Trails
The trail surrounding the fort is approximately 1/2 mile long.It is partially paved and includes portions that consist of compacted gravel.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome at Fort Stanwix National Monument.
Please keep in mind that some living history demonstrations, like cannon firing or musket firing demonstrations that take place in the reconstructed fort, can be stressful and scary for our animal companions.
Other Available Resources
- Introductory park pamphlets are made available in more than 20 languages.
- Male and Female restrooms are equipped with infant changing stations.
- Drinking fountains are available in the Willett Center and in the Gregg Barracks inside the reconstructed fort.
- Visitors may bring their own food and drinks to the park, but these are not allowed inside the exhibit areas.Please be sure to dispose of any trash in designated areas or take it with you when you leave the park.
- Special accommodations may be made for any group planning to visit Fort Stanwix.
National Park Service