Howland Stone Store Museum
Howland Stone Store Museum
About
The Howland Stone Store Museum tells the story of the Sherwood Equal Rights Historic District, a crucible for reform in the century following 1830. The Howlands and other area residents, inspired by Quaker values, were pioneers in pursuing abolition of slavery, voting rights for women, and education for all.
The Museum is housed in the 1837 Slocum Howland Cobblestone Store and in Opendore, the 1910 Isabel Howland estate. The Museum preserves historic sites and makes archival material available for study. Exhibits and programming for all ages, often in partnership with schools and other institutions, connect the cultural heritage of Southern Cayuga County to the world of today. Its collections feature nationally significant women’s suffrage campaign materials and the Gutchess women’s history archive.
By sharing knowledge, building community, and preserving a valued past, the volunteers who power the Howland Stone Store Museum strive to inform and delight the public. The Museum inspires all who seek, as did Emily Howland, to realize themselves and to serve.
Howland Stone Store Museum is a member of the South Central Regional Library Council.
Collections
Items from the personal papers and library of abolitionist, suffragist, and peace activist Emily Howland, including her collection of political pamphlets, posters, and program documents.
Collection of materials from the Howland Stone Store Museum in Sherwood, N.Y. related to woman suffrage and local history, including woman suffrage posters and publications.
Correspondence of Isabel Howland's and ephemera from the Howland Store Stone Museum's collection.