Tunnels & Towers Tour

The “Tunnels and Towers” experience takes visitors beyond the radical beliefs and practices of the Community and into the basement to discover the storage rooms, vaults, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities that supported the Community’s unique lifestyle. Visitors will also ascend the towers of the Mansion House to gaze out on the nearly 250 acres of gardens, grounds, and trails! You are not going to want to miss these limited small-group tours! While not required, we recommend this tour for people with some familiarity with the history of the Mansion House--take a self guided tour or one of our guided or specialty tours to enhance your experience! Discover how these communities were similar to the Oneida Community, but used handcrafted decorative arts as a means of building more meaningful lives. Guests will also learn about the unique role Upstate New York played in developing utopian communities throughout American history. A Q&A and book signing will follow the presentation. -All registrants will receive a Zoom link within 48 hours of registration. -All proceeds support the preservation of the Oneida Community Mansion House and its educational programs.