Battery Weed - Staten Island (NY)

5 /5 cdk007: 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 youll be able to go on a tour.

5 /5 Mohamed Algazali: Good museum but closed so cant always be entered

5 /5 Alexey Batchenkov: Very interesting place. I wish they were open through the regular business hours. Although the view around is beautiful any time of the day the interior looks pretty abandoned. Their Rodman style colubiads look gorgeous. It would be great if they both had gun carriages. If you get accidentally inside the fort be aware of raccoon feces dropped all over the floor of every level and stair cases.

5 /5 G Aquino: 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 adjacent hill.

5 /5 Kate: So sad that I didn’t know it’s not always open to public, I couldn’t visit inside. You can try to contact the visitor center and ask if you’re planning to visit there.