SOURCE 02 · Reconstruction and material culture

Inside a Haudenosaunee Longhouse

Date & context

This is a modern reconstruction. Its design is based on archaeological evidence, Haudenosaunee knowledge, and longhouses used for centuries before and after European contact.

Where

Present-day New York and surrounding region

Longhouses were wooden homes shared by several related families. Their design provides evidence about Haudenosaunee family relationships, responsibilities, and community life.

A reconstructed longhouse shows the building’s long frame and bark covering.