Battery Weed — Attraction in New York

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We visited Fort Wadsworth as a family — with our teenager and younger daughter — and had a truly wonderful experience. The park rangers greeted us warmly and gave us a personal tour filled with fascinating stories about the fort, the cannons, and the natural surroundings.

Our daughter completed the Junior Ranger program, answered questions, colored a picture to hang with others, and proudly received her badge and certificate. She was so excited! We’ll never forget the swallow nests with baby birds and the deer that quietly crossed our path.

The whole place felt peaceful and inspiring — a perfect mix of nature and history. Huge thanks to the rangers and staff for making our visit so special. We’ll definitely come back and bring friends...

Battery Weed is one of the largest structures at Fort Wadsworth and what most people come to see. It is named for Brigadier General Stephen Weed who was killed at Gettysburg in 1863. Originally named Fort Richmond, this gun battery was one of a pair built at the narrows to protect New York Harbor. By 1835 Fort Richmond had deteriorated and was rebuilt in 1847 to the structure we see today. The battery housed four tiers of guns totaling 116 facing the water with an additional 24 flank howitzers. Today the battery is only open for guided tours, so make sure to reach out to the parks service before you plan a trip there to make sure you'll be able to...

This is the main building in historic Fort Wadsworth, the fortress that once guarded New York against external attacks. The building is off-limits to the public when we visited so all we could do was take pictures and read the information boards set up by the National Park Service, which highlight the history and significance of the place. Pay attention to the somewhat obscure lighthouse that caps the building.

From here, follow the walk path to another historic place called Fort Tompkins, which sits atop an...