Experience the diverse cultural institutions of Madison County. Our historic sites and museums contain exhibits featuring photographs, area artifacts, period clothing, furniture, memorabilia, and outdoor landmarks which each tell a unique story.
Walk the expansive gardens, grounds, and trails at the Oneida Community Mansion House to learn about the 19th century commune that shaped the cities of Oneida and Sherrill.
Check out Lorenzo State Historic Site, An 1807 country manor with views of Cazenovia Lake offering house tours, gardens, and seasonal programs on the grounds.
You can even visit the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark in Peterboro, which was once home to abolitionist and philanthropist Gerrit Smith and is a certified site on the Underground Railroad trail.
Step into canal history at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, a restored 19th-century boatyard along the Erie Canalway Trail. Explore the three-bay dry dock, canal store, and blacksmith shop, or see a reconstructed canal boat up close.
