In 1656, over 50 Frenchmen, including a group of Jesuits, ventured to the mysterious region known as Gannentaha (now known as Salina, just north of Syracuse, NY). Here, after an invitation by Onondaga Chief Garenkonti, the French established trade and built a Mission.

Today, at Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois living history site, you will see the replica of the Mission built over 350 years ago, and the area where salt was discovered. Still Today, blacksmiths forge their tools, carpenters make furniture and other wares, cooks bake bread and make stew over an open hearth, and soldiers fire off their doglock and flint lock muskets at Ste Marie.

Additionally, we have an indoor museum featuring many artifacts and exhibits depicting the culture and history of the five Iroquois nations in the 17th Century.

Visitors are welcome to interact with our "characters" from the past, tour the indoor museum, and shop in our attractive gift store. The store features hand-made Iroquois items and much more.

To schedule a tour, volunteer or rent Ste Marie for an event please call Mike Sutton @ 453-6768.