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Statement of Purpose:

The mission of Oneida Community Mansion House is to maintain and preserve the historical and architectural integrity of the Mansion House, its grounds and collections as a significant historic site dedicated to the history of the Oneida Community and its satellite communities in Brooklyn, Connecticut and Vermont, and to interpret these to general and scholarly audiences.

Highlights:

The Mansion House, constructed in stages between 1861 and 1914, was the home of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community which was founded in 1848 by John Humphrey Noyes and his followers when they moved to Central New York from Putney, Vermont. They called themselves Perfectionists and lived communally until 1880 when the utopian community became the joint-stock company, Oneida Community Ltd. The company is now called Oneida Ltd., and continues as the present-day maker of flatware and tableware.

The 93,000 square foot, three-story brick structure houses a museum, the Big Hall, 35 apartments, 9 guestrooms, and a dining room. Oneida Community Mansion House is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.

The grounds comprise about 33 1/2 acres including the lawns and gardens around the building, The Vineyard, (the park immediately across from the house) and East Park along the Oneida Creek.

The Big Hall was the meeting room and gathering place for the members of the Oneida Community and has been the site of musical and theatrical performances since it was first constructed in 1862. The hall is used today for concerts, lectures and conferences.

The building is a National Historic Landmark.

Exhibits:

• Mansion House Guided Tour
• The Braidings of Jessie Catherine Kinsley

• Period rooms,
• photo exhibits,
• arts events.

Meals and lodging available.

The Mansion House is available for overnight lodging, wedding and banquets.

www.oneidacommunity.org

Hours:

Open to the public for guided tours Wednesday through Saturday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and on Sundays at 2:00 PM. The exhibit The Braidings of Jessie Catherine Kinsley is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Groups of 8 or more are asked to call in advance. The dining room and lodging facilities are open to the public by reservation.

The Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Avenue in the Kenwood section of Oneida. It is 1.3 miles south of the intersection of Route 5 and Sherrill Road in the City of Sherrill, and is best reached via Sherrill Road. (Sherrill Road becomes Kenwood Avenue when it crosses Oneida Creek.) From the New York State Thruway use the Verona exit (Exit 33) and go south 5 miles on Route 365 to Route 5. Turn left (east) and go 2 miles to Sherrill Road.

For more information (315)363-0745 or visit the web site www.oneidacommunity.org

Admission:

Key Personnel:

Bruce M. Moseley, Executive Director

• Gina Stankivitz, Collections Manager/Educator
• Tim Hoda, Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Patricia Lamb, Director of Hospitality Services

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