Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center — Attraction in Town of Franklin

My husband and I visited the museum today. It was a moving experience. As I walked through the outside exhibits and read the plaques, then ventured inside and took in all the artifacts and words written about the Six Nations and their history, I was moved to tears. I am a middle class, white woman and my eyes have been opened over the past few years to the inherent priviledges I have enjoyed these past 57 years because of my race. I am learning, through my children and others, things about the oppression suffered by other races of people that I hadn't known before. I was raised by a mother and stepfather who had (and still have) preconceived ideas about people that aren't like them and I was taught a certain "history" of this country that failed to communicate the complete, and often ugly, truth. I am ashamed of the actions of my race over the centuries. Thank you to the Six Nations Indian Museum for providing a place to 'educate' me and others and open our eyes so that we can make changes in our own hearts, enact change where we can, and keep history from repeating itself. And a special thanks to Dave for taking the time to talk with me. It...

We were warmly greeted by John and his two sons. They graciously answered questions we had about the six nations and shared truthful information about their history. David (one of the sons) shared personal stories about their customs and culture that we found fascinating & certain things we have in common. The museum has a Treasure trove of valuable artifacts, artworks & personal works of the Fadden family from floor to ceiling. We strongly recommend EVERYONE to visit the six nations museum to learn the TRUTH about the First people nation of this land...

This small museum was amazing in so many ways. I learned a lot and it left a lasting impression on me. There was a coalition of tribes and a huge trading network across the northeast for hundreds of years before Europeans landed here. Women held leadership roles as well as men. Such a different reality than what I understood growing up. This small humble museum offers a heart felt connection to the history of prior nations and culture on this land...