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Howland Stone Store Museum
"1837 - A National Historic
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Preserving the Howland Family Collections
Includes permanent and rotating
exhibits
Howland Stone Store Museum
2956 State Route 34B, Hamlet of Sherwood, NY
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Map)
Hours: June through September
THURSDAY and SATURDAY
from 1-4 pm. |
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The Howland Stone Store Museum |
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The store was built in 1837 by Slocum Howland and is important as a graceful
and virtually unaltered example of a simple Greek revival cobblestone building.
Slocum, who arrived in this area in 1798 with his parents, was a devoted
Quaker, wool buyer and entrepreneur, anti-slavery advocate, local banker,
large landowner, prohibitionist, and local leader. His daughter, Miss
Emily, was avidly involved in women's rights, temperance, education, world
peace, abolition, Political Equality clubs, and rights for Negroes.
Members of the Howland family maintained the store for a hundred years.
The building served as a store from 1837-1881. When "the block" next
door was built, the cobblestone store was relegated to storage use. In
1942, it was renovated to accommodate a library and museum of the items that
had been collected by Miss Emily and Isabel Howland, her niece, during their
travels. For twenty-three years, Mrs. Alice Koon oversaw the library
and museum; upon her death the building and its contents were left to the
Cayuga Museum in Auburn, NY. In 1987, the Cayuga Museum wished to divest
itself of the Cobblestone Store, at which time the Friends of the Howland
Stone Store was formed and accepted ownership. The group charged itself
to maintain the store as a vital part of the community -a tangible reminder
of history and the many causes supported by the Howland family.
In April 1996, the Howland Stone Store Museum was granted an Absolute Charter
by the New York State Board of Regents.
Sherwood, New York is now listed on
The National Register of Historic Places |
To view the 'Significance Statement' for the
Sherwood NY Equal Rights Historic
District, click HERE
(PDF File)
The 'Significance Statement'
was compiled by:
Dr. Judith Wellman, Director
Historical New York Research Associates -
Professor Emerita, SUNY Oswego |
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2009 Exhibit
"Isabel Howland's Legacy" |
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Isabel Howland, granddaughter of Slocum and niece of Emily,
was active in the suffragist movement, traveled the world extensively and
made her home in Sherwood.
This year's exhibit will include photographs, letters, and other materials
from her life as well as original architectural blueprints of her Sherwood
home as drawn by Albert L. Brockway for the early 20th century expansion
of the home originally built by her father William. Long-time residents
may remember having attended events at Isabel's home. The rest of us
will be able to view numerous photographs of the home's interior and its
wonderfully maintained exterior grounds. |
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What's New at the HSS Museum? |
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o Many are aware that the HSSM acted on an opportunity to acquire
the Isabel Howland property in the fall of 2008. What had once been
a showplace in the hamlet of Sherwood, the home and its grounds had been
abandoned for nearly thirty years and left to the ravages of weather and
intruders. An ad hoc committee has been appointed, to propose a viable
plan to for appropriate use of the property.
o Thanks to the new heating system, our accessioning project (documenting
our collections and assigning numbers to items) has made great strides during
the winter months. We have completed work on most of the archival materials
and soon will move on to "artifacts" and "library."
o Additional posters have been shrink-wrapped to allow for their display.
o Work will continue this season on exterior cobblestones and foundation
and much-needed repairs to the basement entrance. |
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Group Tours |
| If your club or group would like a special tour of the Howland Stone
Store Museum (outside of regular hours), we would be happy to accommodate
you. Please contact us via the postal address or phone number listed
on the front of our brochure. |
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Programs for
2009
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| All meetings and socials will take place at
the museum. This year most programs have been scheduled for 7:00 pm.
Though donations are gratefully accepted, entrance to The Howland Stone
Store Museum and its programs are free unless otherwise
indicated. |
May 17, 2009 7:00 p.m.
"Historic Markers of southern Cayuga County"
How many times have you wondered why there are so many historical markers
posted along our roads? What are the stories behind those so briefly
written texts? Members of Trustee Barbara Casper's 2007 SCCS Local
History class will present their class project, explain how it was conducted,
and describe what they learned along the way. They have published their
research and booklets will be available for purchase.
The annual meeting of HSSM will be conducted prior
to the program and will include presentation of the budget and election of
trustees. |
Sunday, June 21, 2009 2-5:00 p.m.
"A Circle of Friends"
Our fundraiser this year will focus on a number of houses and historical
sites related to the Howland family. Houses open for touring will be
Emily Howland's first school, Jethro Wood's home, and the Sherwood Road Howland
residence. Cemeteries in which Howlands are buried and additional drive-by
sites will be included on your map.
Tickets and map will be available at the HSSM. Donation
is $5 per person. |
July 19, 2009 7:00 p.m.
"Albert Brockway -Miss Isabel's Architect"
Beth Crawford, a senior associate and project manager for Crawford &
Sterns Architects and Preservation Planners, will recount the history and
architectural career of the classically trained, turn-of-the-century architect,
Albert L. Brockway. His 19th century design for Isabel Howland's home
in Sherwood is a particularly find example of Colonial Revival architecture.
Ms Crawford will show examples of his work as well as photos and blueprints
of "Opendore." |
August 23, 2009 7:00 p.m.
"Lincoln and Seward- Rivals/ Colleagues/ Friends"
Learn more about the backgrounds of Abraham Lincoln and William H. Seward
and the relationship between them. Paul McDonald will present this
program. |
September 27, 2009 2:00 p.m.
"The Beautiful Soul of John Woolman, Apostle of Abolition?"
John Woolman is recognized as the founding leader in the abolitionist movement,
but little has been understood about him beyond his formulaic autobiography.
Thomas J. Slaughter, professor of history at the University of Rochester,
is inspired to explore historical events from an unconventional viewpoint.
His biography of Woolman is described as "gripping as a suspense story
and simultaneously heartbreaking." This program offers a unique opportunity
to understand the Quaker social reform movement from its earliest beginnings.
Note the 2:00 pm start! |
October 25, 2009 7:00 p.m.
"Why They Look Different: Shaker Barn-Building in the 1850s"
In the mid-19th century farmers in New York and the New England states built
large dairy barns based on popular interest in "scientific farming" principles.
Shaker builders, however, were outsized four-level structures larger
than anything built by their neighbors. Lauren Stiles, an independent
scholar interested in Shaker architecture and agriculture, will talk about
how the design developed and how it differed from other barns. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:00 pm
"Be a Party to Miss Emily's 182nd Birthday"
Last year there was an impromptu gathering to celebrate Emily Howland's birthday
(November 20). This year everyone is invited to celebrate the natal
anniversary of a benefactor of schools, the women's rights movement, and
the hamlet of Sherwood. Join us for refreshments and brief remarks. |
| Though donations are always gratefully accepted,
entrance to the Stone Store Museum and its programs are free unless otherwise
indicated. |
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THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!
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Brad Mitchell, Archivist for the
HOWLAND STONE STORE MUSEUM
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