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

Park Event · Fort Stanwix National Monument · Sep 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM

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 3 rd 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 3 rd 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 3 rd 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

Source: National Park Service (public domain).