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Seward House Museum

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Seward House Museum

Experience the exquisitely intact family home of William Henry Seward, Secretary of State under Pres
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Experience the exquisitely intact family home of William Henry Seward, Secretary of State under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson. Guided tours of the historic interior explore topics including the Civil War, women’s rights, and antislavery through the compelling lives and accomplishments of the Seward family.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! Everyone is welcome at the Seward House.

05/31/2026

How did the Seward House became a Museum? In honor of Preservation Month, and the Museum's 70th anniversary last year, enjoy this mini documentary about the origins of the Seward House Museum.

05/30/2026

Visiting the Finger Lakes this summer? Be sure to make the Seward House Museum part of your trip. Home to William Seward, Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State, our 210 year old building houses one of the most intact collections of original artifacts in the country. We are open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, and Sunday (June-Sept) 1-5, with tours on the hour.

We tend to be busy this time of year so make sure to check our website or call ahead to reserve your spot! Tour Cayuga, Visit Finger Lakes, Explore Finger Lakes NY, National Trust for Historic Preservation

05/29/2026

Join us for our June First Friday next week! Enjoy complimentary refreshments, an exhibit of plein air paintings by artist Meg Vanek, and a mix of instrumental classical music and light jazz by Bob Piorun and Julie Howard.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

05/28/2026

Last week in Philadelphia, the American Alliance of Museums honored the Seward House Museum with the 2026 Impact Award. This national recognition celebrates museums that create meaningful change within the field while deeply engaging their communities, and affirms the Museum’s ongoing commitment to equality, service, democracy, and progress. This honor reflects the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of our entire SHM team. Executive Director, Billye Chabot, accepted the award on behalf of the staff, Board, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible every day.

05/27/2026

The Seward House Museum proudly presents the second installment of O Cara Mia: The Rebecca Carr Memorial Classical Concert Series. Set against the backdrop of the Museum's historic gardens, soloists Steven Stull and Lynn Craver will take listeners through a musical journey of classical and American Songbook standards, accompanied by pianist Richard Montgomery.

Before the concert we will also be hosting the Overture Reception, an intimate prelude to O Cara Mia. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of hors d'oeuvres from Moro's Table along with wine and beer, while mingling with the performers in the SHM Event Center. Reception guests will also enjoy reserved seating for the performance.

The Overture Reception will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM.

Tickets for the concert and Overture Reception can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/o-cara-mia-the-rebecca-carr-memorial-classical-concert-series-tickets-1990017757683

Please note that our online ticketing platform, Eventbrite, charges a small fee. To avoid paying this fee please purchase tickets over the phone or in person.

Presenting Sponsor: Alesco Advisors
Media Sponsor: WXXI

05/22/2026

Last Friday our Director of Education travelled to William Seward's alma mater, Union College, for the unveiling of a bronze memorial on campus. The bust had quite a journey to Schenectady. Intended to commemorate the bicentennial of Seward's 1820 commencement, the bust was unveiled here in 2020 and due to the pandemic spent the last six years at SHM.

The bronze finally made it to Schenectady last week, where it was placed in Schaffer Library at Union College right next to the College's 1795 charter.

Jeff's talk at the dedication ceremony focused on Seward's Union College education, and how it placed him, in his own words, "at the threshold of national politics."

05/19/2026

Big news—we’ve been named a 2026 AAM Award recipient by the American Alliance of Museums!
This recognition belongs to our staff, partners, and community. Thank you for being part of this work with us!

See all the awardees: https://www.aam-us.org/2026/05/07/aam-recognizes-18-individuals-and-8-institutions-for-exemplary-work-in-the-museum-field/?utm_source=American+Alliance+of+Museums&utm_campaign=ce6eac8215-Newsletter-May7-2026-Aviso&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f06e575db6-852ef3b46a-37448969

05/18/2026

it's . For Seward House Museum, it is also in 1860 that Abraham Lincoln was chosen on the third ballot to be the Republican nominee at the convention in Chicago. This of course was a disappointment to our man, William Henry Seward, and a shock to Auburn and many throughout the nation.

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33 South Street
Auburn, NY
13021

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13152521283

Website

http://www.sewardhouse.org/

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