A Subject for the Fourth of July

Jul 3rd 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us for a very special First Friday event featuring a concert by the Auburn Civic Band, an open house of the Museum, a gift shop exhibit by Finger Lakes native Don Ellis, and a dramatic performance inspired by William Seward's many Fourth of July orations delivered right here at 33 South Street. Popular reenactor Jack Sherman returns to the role of Mr. Seward, revisiting the Independence Day speeches that riveted his friends and neighbors over the course of nearly half a century.

This program is part of the America 250 commemoration slate of programming. The dramatic performance will begin at 5:45 PM.

This event will take place at the Seward House Museum and is free and open to the public.