Students explore the Shako:wi Cultural Center, where they will learn what The Great Law of Peace means. They also get the opportunity to hold a war club and to visit the Oneida Indian Nation’s Cookhouse.

A hand-crafted white pine log building on Oneida Indian Nation Homelands, the Shako:wi Cultural Center helps guests experience thousands of years of Oneida history, from the key role they played as allies of General George Washington during the Revolutionary War to the current day, as the Oneida people have worked to revitalize their community ...

Explore the depths of Oneida tradition and culture. Feel the power of Wampum – a sacred beaded substance, used to fashion belts and gauntlets, with a healing presence meant to sanctify agreements and traditions.

The Oneida Indian Nation’s Shako:wi Cultural Center has become a landmark educational center showcasing several items of Oneida culture – from beadwork and cornhusk dolls to hand-made lacrosse sticks and historical artifacts.

The Shako:wi Cultural Center is located at 5 Territory Road, Oneida, NY 13421. Admission is free, group tours are available and a gift shop is located on-site. For more information, call (315) 829-8801.

Explore the Oneida Indian Nation’s extensive collections of artifacts and artwork housed in a painstakingly fashioned beautiful log structure made from white pine without a single nail. The museum depicts the proud heritage with spectacular examples of customs and crafts in an extraordinary setting with an all Iroquois gift shop.

Oneida County; April 2 to November 30 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Free; 5 Territory Road, Oneida, NY Show on Map

A hand-crafted white pine log building on Nation Homelands just south of the City of Oneida, the Shako:wi Cultural Center helps guests experience thousands of years of Oneida history, from the key role they played as allies of General George Washington during the Revolutionary War to the current day, as the Oneida people have worked to ...

My wife has a great interest in the Native American culture and history and so we went to see the Cultural Centre for the Oneida indians while we were travelling down from Niagara towards New York. This is a brilliant hidden gem set in a lovely building.

Take a walk with us to the Oneida County History Center to see their latest display! Explore the inspiring story of Lucy Carlile Watson, a Utica native who dedicated her life to the cause of women’s suffrage and community service.