NEWSLETTER
Oneida, NY — The Oneida Community Mansion House is the place to be this October! The whole month is packed with special events that engage people of all ages and celebrate the season!
“Fall is the best time of the year in Central New York, and what better venue to celebrate Fall than with a visit to the Mansion House,” said Tom Guiler, Director of Museum Affairs at OCMH.
On October 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm, the Oneida Community Mansion House is offering a special Tunnels and Towers Tour for New York’s Path Through History Weekend. The popular “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! Tickets are limited, reserve yours at https://www.oneidacommunity.org/event
On October 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm the Oneida Community Mansion House Music Series continues with a performance by Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman in the iconic and historic Big Hall! Savoca and Heitzman bring soulful vocals, masterful guitar, and rhythms that span soul, blues, R&B, and world music. With eight SAMMY Awards and acclaimed collaborations, this duo delivers the energy of a full band. Don’t miss the last concert of the year at OCMH. Get tickets at https://www.oneidacommunity.org/event
On October 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm celebrate “spooky season” with an Oneida Community Cemetery Tour! After a presentation in the Mansion House Big Hall about the Oneida Community’s funeral rituals, guests will journey to the Oneida Community Cemetery and wander among the gravestones of the people who created one of the most successful and longest lasting utopian societies in American history. Reserve your spot on this “once-a-year tour” at https://www.oneidacommunity.org/event
“From the behind the scenes tales of the tunnels and stunning view from the towers, to the incredible sound of Karen and Pete, to exploring the historic Oneida Community Cemetery, we are so excited to welcome you to the Mansion House this month.” noted Guiler “In addition to these events, we also have guided and self-guided tours every day of the week, check our website for details.”
About the Oneida Community Mansion House
The Oneida Community Mansion House (OCMH) is a National Historic Landmark that was home to the Oneida Community, one of the most radical and successful of the 19th century utopian societies. Today, the Mansion House is a museum, historic inn, and performance center offering tours, programs, music, and culture. The site features exhibits, event space, landscaped gardens, grounds, trails, and a historic golf course. The mission of the nonprofit OCMH is to use its historic site and collection to share the story of the Oneida Community to explore pressing social issues that confront audiences today.
The Mansion House is open for visitors daily from 9am–5pm for self-guided tours. Guided tours are available by appointment. Landscaped gardens, grounds, and trails are free to the public year round. Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY 13421. More information: 315.363.0745 or www.oneidacommunity.org.
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
WHAT: Fall Fun at the Oneida Community Mansion House!
WHEN: October 11, 2025 (2:00 pm); October 19, 2025 (3:00 pm); October 26, 2025 (2:00 pm)
WHERE: Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave. Oneida, NY 13421
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