New York's Native Americans:
A Proud Part of the Birth of Our Nation.
 The role of Native Americans in the
establishment of our great nation is all
too often overlooked.
Long before the arrival of Europeans
on the shores of North America, these
industrious and courageous native peoples
were forging a home and a way of life for
themselves and their children all across
New York State.
As the French, British and Native
Americans came into contact, friendships,
as well as conflicts, inevitably developed.
Through it all, the Native Americans held
true to one dream — preserving their
home and proud culture for generations
to come.
We encourage you to learn more about
the valiant struggles and invaluable
contributions of the Native American
people during this pivotal period in
our nation’s history. Relive the excitement
by visiting the museums described in this
section of our brochure, as well as the
many historic sites along The New York State Independence Trail.
Click for a large image of the American Indian Tribes
The Shako:wi Cultural Center
houses a wealth of Oneida
Indians history and traditions
inside its striking white
pine-log structure. Located
on Oneida Indian Nation
lands on Rt. 46 in Oneida,
NY. (315) 829-8801 or www.oneida-nation.net/shakowi
Constructed in the shape of a traditional longhouse,
the Iroquois Indian Museum celebrates Iroquois
culture and diversity. Located at 324 Caverns Road
in Howes Cave, NY. (518) 296-8949 or www.iroquoismuseum.org
Located on the Allegany Territory of the Seneca
Nation, the museum includes a partial permanent
replica of a longhouse with a number of ancestral
materials detailing the history of the Senecas in
Western New York. Located at 814 Broad Street
in Salamanca, NY. (716) 945-1760 or www.senecamuseum.org
Featured here are Onondagan
artwork and artifacts, and
an exhibit examining the
Onondaga and Iroquois
Confederacy before and after
the American Revolution.
Located at 321 Montgomery St.
in Syracuse, NY. (315) 428-1864
or www.cnyhistory.org
With over 60,000 artifacts
including clay pots, stone
tools, beadwork and
baskets, the story of the
Mohawk from 12,000
years ago to the present
is told in a captivating,
family-friendly manner.
Located at 100 Church
Street in Amsterdam, NY. (518) 843-4761 or www.greatturtle.net |
IROQUOIS INDIAN MUSEUM
