A Historical Place to Live & Visit
Rome, NY (incorporated in 1870) measures about 72 square miles & is conveniently located in the geographical center of NYS at the foothills of the Adirondacks. Due to its strategic location, it was considered one of the most important transportation points for people and goods along the great passage during the settling and founding of our nation in the 1700 – 1800’s.
In 1758, Fort Stanwix was constructed to protect the great Carrying Place and its settlers. The first shovel of dirt was turned at Rome for the Erie Canal which bridged the gap between waterways to enable travel and opened the American West. During the Industrial Revolution, Rome gained the reputation as the “Copper City” as its metal industries produced an estimated 10% of all copper in the US. Rome was & still is a great place to live.
Capital Theatre - Built 1928
Although the theatre received an Art Deco face-lift in 1939, the auditorium is configured exactly as it was in 1928, and much of the original decor remains. Still in place is the theatre's 3 manual, 7 rank, Moller theatre organ. The organ was restored in 2002 and since then has been used on a regular basis to accompany silent movies. Check the website for up coming shows & events..... More info
The Oriskany Monument
The Oriskany Monument was erected by the Oneida County Historical Society to mark the spot where one hundred and seven years before the battle of Oriskany was fought and General Herkimer fell. It was dedicated on August 6, 1884 and there were about 6,000 people in attendance. A marker was placed on, or near, the spot where General Herkimer sat after he was wounded and directed the battle. This is the last of the fourteen markers erected along the route taken by General Herkimer and his Mohawk Valley men on their way to relieve Fort Stanwix .
Delta Lake State Park
Delta Lake State Park is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. Year-round visitors can enjoy the day in one of many picnic areas, or on one of the many hiking and nature trails. There is also a boat launch and shoreline fishing for trout, pike, bass, bullhead and perch. Campers can enjoy 101 tent, trailer or RV camping sites and there is a sandy beach with swimming in the summer. For winter visitors there are cross-country ski trails... .More info
Rome Sand Plains
The Rome Sand Plains is one of only a handful of inland pine barrens in the nation, encompassing approximately 16,000 acres within the City of Rome, New York. This natural resource treasure consists of high sand dunes and low peat bogs, along with pine barrens and hardwood forests, meadows and wetlands..For more information call the DEC's Herkimer Lands and Forests office at 315-866-6330 or The Nature Conservancy at 315-387-3600.
Fort StanwixDiscover how people endured harsh conditions along the Oneida Carrying Place. Learn how the American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York. Follow in the paths of the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolutionary War.... More info 
Publishing
Rome Art & Community Center offers a wide variety of programming including creative arts classes, children’s events, music and theater performances, a film series, art exhibitions, a national poetry contest, community events, and much more. The Rome Art & Community Center strives to keep the arts alive and well in Central New York.Rome Art & Community Center is looking forward to a bright future—We hope you will be a part of our cultural community!
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Fort StanwixEstablished in 1953, Rome Community Theater has provided a showcase for thousands of talented area residents who share a love and appreciation for the dramatic arts. We are chartered by New York State as a not for profit educational institution, dedicated to providing quality theatrical education and entertainment to the entire community. Check our site for upcoming shows & events..... More info
Erie Canal VillageErie Canal Village is an outdoor living history museum. It is a reconstructed 19th century settlement on the site where, on July 4, 1817, the first shovelful of earth was turned for the construction of the original Erie Canal. Relax as our mule drawn Packet Boat plies a section of the enlarged canal giving visitors a taste of early 19th century water travel. Then board our narrow gauge steam train excursion and travel as you would have during the late 19th century... More info