Founded in 1848 by John Noyes, the Oneida community was a religious and social commune who called themselves the Perfectionists. That way of life ceased in 1881. Oneida Ltd, silverware manufacturer, has factories and home offices in the area and continues some of the cooperative features from the corporation formed many years ago.
Housed in "Cottage Lawn", a Gothic Revival mansion, the society offers exhibits on local history, a genealogical library and seven period rooms. An agricultural museum that has displays regarding hops can be found in the carriage barn.
Address: Madison County Historical Society, 435 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421-2421, United States
Phone: 1 (315) 363-4136, Fax: 1 (315) 363-4136
The Oneida Community Mansion House was built in stages between 1861 and 1914 as the Oneida Community grew to more than 250 people. The 200 room mansion is built in popular architectural style of the mid-19th century. The Mansion House features a museum, 35 residential apartments, nine guestrooms, dining and meeting facilities.
Address: Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Avenue, Oneida, NY 13421-2820, United States
Phone: 1 (315) 363-0745, Fax: 1 (315) 361-4580
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sun:12pm-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Tips: Guided tours are conducted Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. (Weekdays only in January and February).
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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