ORISKANY — The Oneida Indian Nation, in partnership with Fort Stanwix and the Rome Historical Society (RHS), is planning a day of local history education events centered around the annual Battle of Oriskany Commemoration on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Each year, the Oneida Indian Nation joins with its neighbors to commemorate the noble service and sacrifices of its respective ancestors at the Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site. A significant turning point in the American Revolution, the Battle of Oriskany was fought on August 6, 1777, and is considered one of the bloodiest battles of the war.

The schedule is:

• 4 p.m.: The Pivotal Role of the Great Oneida Carry (45 minutes) at the Oneida Carry Monument, 301 W. Dominick St., Rome. Arthur Simmons, executive director of RHS and a representative of the Oneida Indian Nation, will discuss the history of the Great Oneida Carrying Place during the Revolutionary War. RSVP at educator@romehistoricalsociety.org or 315-336-5870 by Aug. 1.
• 7 to 8 p.m.: Annual Solemn Commemoration of the Battle of Oriskany at the Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, 7801 NY-69, Oriskany. This annual ceremony is held in recognition of those who fought in the Battle of Oriskany on August 6th, 1777. It includes a re-enactment of the militia march, a musket salute in memory of the fallen, presentation of wreaths and ceremonial offerings, along with guest speakers.  
• 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Oneida Indian Nation Movie Night at Fort Stanwix inside the Fort, 200 N. James St., Rome. The event will feature the award-winning animated film “My Home: An Oneida Legend,” as well as the documentary, “The People of the Standing Stone: The Oneida Indian Nation, the War for Independence, and the Making of America.”

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.