Friends of Fort Stanwix National Monument
Friends of Fort Stanwix National Monument
Music of the American Revolution: David & Ginger Hildebrand
Join us at Fort Stanwix National Monument on Saturday, August 22 at 6:30 PM for a special evening of music celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence!
Renowned early American music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand will bring the sounds of Revolutionary America to life through patriotic songs, ballads, dance tunes, and theater music known to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and their contemporaries.
Performing in period attire, the Hildebrands will demonstrate instruments including the hammered dulcimer, violin, and Spanish and English guitars, while exploring both the refined and popular musical traditions of early America.
For more than four decades, David & Ginger have researched and performed early American music at museums and historic sites across the country, including Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, the National Archives, and the National Gallery of Art. Their work has also been featured on PBS, NPR, BBC Radio, C-SPAN, and History Detectives.
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Fort Stanwix National Monument
🎟️ FREE & open to the public
The concert is part of Garrison Day: A Fort Stanwix Alumni Event and is proudly sponsored by the Rome Historical Society, Fort Stanwix National Monument, and Eastern National in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
For more information, contact Ranger Kelly at 315-338-7730.
Come hear the music that accompanied a revolution! 🇺🇸🎶
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — The Spirit of the Legendary 78th Fraser Highlanders Regiment will return to Fort Stanwix as representatives of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Ceremonial Regiment present a historically accurate replica officer’s uniform and field kit dating from 1757 to the Rome Historical Society and Fort Stanwix National Monument.
The presentation commemorates the historic role played by the original 78th Fraser Highlanders during the French and Indian War and celebrates the enduring military and cultural ties between Canada and the United States.
Special Event - Class of 2026 Rome Science Hall of Fame (SHOF)
To recognize the academic achievements of the Class of 2026 Rome Science Hall of Fame (SHOF), we will be holding a celebratory reception on Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7pm at the Rome Historical Society (200 Church St. Rome, NY). This event will be a memorable evening as we look to honor the SHOF class of 2026. Please mark your calendars and join us.
June 12th 2026, 5:30PM- 7:30PM - Freedom's Cost Author Reading
Rome Historical Society
All 3rd Wednesday programs are free and open to the public
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Friends of the Fort Events - Community Events
Canal Clean Sweep
Host: Friends of Kari
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Bellamy Harbor Park
Details: No registration, just show up!
Mohawk River Trail Clean-up
Host: Rome Waterways & Trails Advocacy Group
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 1pm
Location: Meet at MVCC parking lot next to the trail (off of Floyd Ave)
Details: Reach out to Kevin Wyrick (kevin_wyrick@nps.gov) if you are interested in joining, so we can get a head count
Greatest American Clean-up
Host: Rome Clean and Green
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 9am
Location: All of Rome
Details: Sign up is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zt6YiD01KyqUN3cqhJMZ--Ea66BDww0BdnZIyikKbs0/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1
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Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm
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