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Bronx, New York
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Fort Schuyler is home to the Maritime Industry Museum, which showcases the history of seafaring and maritime commerce.
Constructed between 1833 and 1856, Fort Schuyler was designed to protect New York City from naval attacks.
The fort is located on the campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College, which was established in 1874.
The fort is a prime example of Third System fortifications, characterized by its pentagonal shape and thick masonry walls.
During the Civil War, Fort Schuyler served as a training ground for Union soldiers.
The fort is named in honor of Philip Schuyler, a general in the Continental Army and a U.S. Senator from New York.
