Morrisville & Peterboro Area
Molly's Choice ice cream, produced locally at Morrisville State’s dairy complex, can be enjoyed at the Copper Turret.
In 1848, black abolitionists declared that “there are yet two places where slave holders cannot come, Heaven and Peterboro.” These words were inspired by the work of Peterboro resident Gerrit Smith, who used his wealth to operate a busy station on the Underground Railroad, purchase African Americans from slavery, and finance local, state, and national abolition activities.
At Smith’s invitation, the New York State Anti-Slavery Society held its inaugural meeting in Peterboro in 1835. And it was Smith, along with Frederick Douglass, who organized the Cazenovia Convention protest against the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850.
Today, Smith’s legacy is remembered in Peterboro by the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum and the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark. Be sure to start your tour of the hamlet’s sites at the visitor’s center, where you can see a short video on the life of Gerrit Smith and even browse books and other relevant items in their gift shop.
Just five miles from Peterboro is one of the most innovative colleges in the state university system, Morrisville State College. Over the years, Morrisville has been ahead of many academic trends. In fact, they were one of the first schools in the nation to supply every student with a laptop. Today they’re leading the way in the fields of equine rehabilitation, travel and tourism, and the culinary arts.
And you can taste the fruits of the restauranteurs of tomorrow at the Copper Turret, a restaurant operated by the college. This fine-dining establishment serves top-tier meals featuring local ingredients and also operates as a “learning laboratory” for the college’s culinary students.
Upcoming Events
January 26, 2023 - January 16, 2025
Join us for live music in the taproom every Thursday! Learn More
January 26, 2023 - December 31, 2023
The Oneida Community Mansion House is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibit that... Learn More
January 27, 2023
Join us at The East End and enjoy the best of yesterday's and today's hits with DJ 360. Learn More
January 27, 2023
Live DJ Every Friday & Saturday Friday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Enjoy... Learn More
January 27, 2023
$15 for a fried haddock, cole slaw and either our crispy sweet potato fries or our gourmet house-cut... Learn More
January 28, 2023
Live DJ Every Friday & Saturday Friday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Enjoy... Learn More
January 28, 2023
Join us at The East End and enjoy the best of yesterday's and today's hits with DJ Roscoe Red. Learn More
January 28, 2023
Join us at the Great Swamp Conservancy for our kick-off program dedicating our 2023 year to the... Learn More
January 28, 2023
Join us at Bar West and enjoy a variety of covers with Isaac French. Learn More