WHAT: Book Talk: Anthony Wonderley, Oneida Utopia: A Community Searching for Human Happiness & Prosperity

WHEN: Thursday, June 21 @ 7pm

WHERE: Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave. Oneida NY 13421

Anthropologist Anthony Wonderley, Ph.D., offers a fresh and holistic look at the origins and legacy of the Oneida Community.  In his new book Oneida Utopia, Wonderley argues that the commune and company together comprise a century-long narrative of economic success, innovative thinking, and abiding concern for the welfare of others.  The author’s talk will be followed by a reception and book signing.

Free Admission.

The Oneida Community Mansion House (OCMH) was once home to the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848 – 1880). Today, the building houses a museum with permanent and changing exhibitions about the Community, overnight lodging, and banquet and meeting space. The Mansion House is a National Historic Landmark and history museum chartered by the New York State Department of Education.

The House is open for visitors Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Sunday from noon until 5:00 pm. Guided tours are provided regularly April-November and by appointment only December-March.

Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY 13421.  More information: 315-363-0745 or see: www.oneidacommunity.org.”