15-30 Minutes
A Forgotten Civil War: The Revolution in the Mohawk Valley
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Explore this exhibit and meet the people of the Mohawk Valley. Discover how the American Revolutionary War affected their lives. Who really won or lost? What did "victory" cost them? Was it worth it? You be the judge.
During the nation’s bicentennial in 1976, the idea of us being a UNITED States was very important, and therefore, a rosy picture was sometimes painted in celebrations and histories of our fight for independence from Great Britain. But, historians now fully acknowledge the fact that the United States’ first true “Civil War” occurred during the American Revolution, with many colonists openly supporting the British in many ways. This special exhibit is here for the duration of America's 250th birthday. Meet the people of the Mohawk Valley and see how the war affected their lives. Who really won or lost? What did "victory" cost them? Was it worth it? You be the judge.
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Museum ExhibitsAfrican American HeritageAmerican RevolutionColonization and SettlementEnslavementFortsMilitaryBattlefieldsIndigenous and Native WarriorInfantry and MilitiaUS ArmyMonuments and MemorialsNative American HeritageSchools and EducationWars and ConflictsAmerican Revolutionary WarColonial/European Contact ConflictsTribal ConflictsWestward ExpansionFort StanwixFort SchuylerSiege of 1777British Campaign of 1777A250American Revolution Continental ArmyNative Historyhaudenosaunee confederacytemporary exhibitCenter
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Duration
15-30 Minutes
Fees Apply
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Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
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Accessibility
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. Service animals are permitted. 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
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