Museum exhibits
Celebrating the Oneida people's historical and cultural legacy
Beyond its own facilities and programs in Central New York that promote American Indian language and culture, the Oneida people have taken a leadership role in supporting the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Museum of the American Revolution to memorialize its rich history as America’s First Allies for future generations.
Museum commemorations
The Oneida Indian Nation was America's First Ally for support in the Revolutionary War.
This historic bond is commemorated by the Allies in War, Partners in Peace statue at the National Museum of the American Indian and is featured at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Standing nearly 20 feet high in the prestigious National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., the Allies in War, Partners in Peace statue commemorates the bond between two nations – the Oneida and the United States.
During America’s war for independence, the Oneidas fought alongside the colonists in several key battles, including Oriskany, Saratoga, and Barren Hill, and endured vast hardships, including the loss of life. Visitors to the Museum of the American Revolution can take in the rich historical account of the Oneida Indian Nation becoming America’s First Ally.
Public artworks
The unveiling of commemorative public artworks celebrating Oneida history and culture.
The Oneida Indian Nation recently unveiled two significant public artworks in Upstate New York: a bronze sculpture commemorating the historic Oneida Carrying Place in Oneida County/Rome, and two new murals at Downtown Utica's Wynn Hospital celebrating the Oneida people's historical and cultural legacy.
In May of 2021, the Oneida Indian Nation, together with officials from Oneida County and the City of Rome, unveiled a new bronze sculpture and public artwork that commemorates the historic Oneida Carrying Place, a vital mode of transportation, trade and commerce before and during the Revolutionary War.
The Oneida Indian Nation unveiled two new public artworks at Downtown Utica’s Wynn Hospital. Part of the Nation’s $1 million donation in support of the new hospital, these displays include a 200’ long outdoor mural and an interior mural, both telling the incredible story of the Oneida people’s historical and cultural legacy in Upstate New York.
Educational resources
A closer look at Haudenosaunee customs directly from Oneida Indian Nation Members.