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When you walk inside the doors of the Seward House Museum, it is like stepping back in time as if William Henry Seward himself just left for the day. The Seward House Museum displays one of the most original collections of any historic home in America. Our collections are an invaluable historic asset for historians, artists, and the public alike. Even Doris Kearns Goodwin, when referring to the Seward House, stated, “I keep telling everyone that it is one of the most treasured museums in our whole country.”

We work each day to inspire curiosity and foster learning about the 19th century through the lens of the William H. Seward family. Your gift will support a national treasure, allowing us to continue providing dynamic and meaningful experiences today and for generations to come.

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Planned Giving

Support the legacy of the Seward House Museum through gifts that can offer tax benefits and enable you to make a more significant gift than otherwise possible. For more information about planned giving or to notify the Museum of a planned gift, please contact Maria Coleman at development@sewardhouse.org or 315-252-1283.

O Cara Mia: A Musical Legacy Honoring Rebecca Carr

The Seward House Museum is honored to announce the establishment of O Cara Mia, a new musical initiative that celebrates the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of the late Rebecca Cara Carr— a gifted soprano, jewelry designer, and beloved friend of the Museum. In partnership with a generous donor-advised fund, the O Cara Mia Series will preserve and elevate Rebecca's legacy through two annual musical events:

  • An intimate parlor concert each fall in the Museum's Drawing Room. The inagural concert will be held this November— stay tuned for more information!
  • A summer outdoor concert under the lush canopy of the historic SHM Gardens, honoring Rebecca's love of nature and open-air performance.

These events carry forward the Seward family's enduring commitment to the arts and reflect the Museum's ongoing mission to celebrate culture, creativity, and community. To support the O Cara Mia fund and ensure Rebecca's legacy continues to inspire, please contact the Seward House Museum at 315-252-1283 or development@sewardhouse.org.