Tag Archives: Fort Stanwix

Oriskany Battlefield (part two)

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

part two of two In my first post, I described my visit to the Oriskany Battlefield near Rome, New York, on a dreary day. Recent rain, mostly dried, still left streaks on the monuments. The denuded trees created deceptively open … Continue reading →

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The Oriskany Battlefield (part one)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

part one of two The rolling hills and dale that make up the Oriskany Battlefield look bleak and washed out on this overcast day. The battle took place in the full flush of August green, but I visit on a … Continue reading →

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ERW Weekender: A Visit to Fort Stanwix

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

Fort Stanwix in Rome, New York, has plenty of history to offer, but it’s equally a success story of urban renewal. The fort’s original location was long swallowed up by the city’s expansion in the twentieth century, but it was … Continue reading →

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