With twenty four years of bookstore receipts, a few grants, some individual gifts, and the help of many dedicated volunteers, the Oneida Community Mansion House has moved and expanded its store.
Opened in 1988 in a small space adjacent to the Residents’ Library, the original store gave new meaning to “window shopping” as customers were only able to look through a window at the merchandise which mainly featured books on the Oneida Community. Today, the relocated store features nearly 500 square feet of space designed by Doyle & Associates of Philadelphia (funded by Museumwise) to highlight an expanded library of books as well as an interesting assortment of merchandise.
Local artists provide woven baskets; handcrafted jewelry; soaps, salves and lotions; and beaded bouquets. A variety of children’s toys are made in the USA; there are note and post cards galore relating to the Oneida Community and its Mansion House, and several prints of vintage Oneida Ltd. advertisements are matted and available for framing.
“With the closing of Yankee Ltd., we are pleased to be able to offer a place for people to shop for unique gift items,” says Patricia Hoffman, Oneida Community Mansion House Executive Director. “Our selection of merchandise is continually growing and we are committed to featuring the work of local artisans,” she added. Look for all shapes and sizes of candles soon, made by the recent winner of the Martha Stewart American Made Award, The Bee Man Candle Co., located in Canastota.
The museum store is open during regular business hours at the Mansion House.
The Oneida Community Mansion House was the home of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848-1881). Today, the 93,000 square foot brick building houses a museum, residential apartments, overnight lodging, and banquet and meeting space. Guided tours are available Wed. through Sat. at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY. For information, call 315-363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org
Opened in 1988 in a small space adjacent to the Residents’ Library, the original store gave new meaning to “window shopping” as customers were only able to look through a window at the merchandise which mainly featured books on the Oneida Community. Today, the relocated store features nearly 500 square feet of space designed by Doyle & Associates of Philadelphia (funded by Museumwise) to highlight an expanded library of books as well as an interesting assortment of merchandise.
Local artists provide woven baskets; handcrafted jewelry; soaps, salves and lotions; and beaded bouquets. A variety of children’s toys are made in the USA; there are note and post cards galore relating to the Oneida Community and its Mansion House, and several prints of vintage Oneida Ltd. advertisements are matted and available for framing.
“With the closing of Yankee Ltd., we are pleased to be able to offer a place for people to shop for unique gift items,” says Patricia Hoffman, Oneida Community Mansion House Executive Director. “Our selection of merchandise is continually growing and we are committed to featuring the work of local artisans,” she added. Look for all shapes and sizes of candles soon, made by the recent winner of the Martha Stewart American Made Award, The Bee Man Candle Co., located in Canastota.
The museum store is open during regular business hours at the Mansion House.
The Oneida Community Mansion House was the home of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848-1881). Today, the 93,000 square foot brick building houses a museum, residential apartments, overnight lodging, and banquet and meeting space. Guided tours are available Wed. through Sat. at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY. For information, call 315-363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org
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