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The product of a collaboration between the SHM, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Cayuga Museum of History and Art, and Seymour Library, this weeklong camp shares all that “History’s Hometown” has to offer. It is an especially perfect summer experience for 8-10 year olds.

Registration is $100 (scholarships available); reservations required: https://sewardhouse.org/education/summer-camp-2024

The product of a collaboration between the SHM, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Cayuga Museum of History and Art, and Seymour Library, this weeklong camp shares all that “History’s Hometown” has to offer. It is an especially perfect summer experience for 8-10 year olds.

Registration is $100 (scholarships available); reservations required: https://sewardhouse.org/education/summer-camp-2024

 

Robert Searing, Curator of History at the Onondaga Historical Association, examines Syracuse's radical abolitionist history as the grand central depot on the Underground Railroad. The lecture contextualizes the activities of Rev. Jermain Loguen, Rev. Samual May, Charles Sedgewick, George and Rebecca Barnes, and a host of other reformers. Searing will pay particular attention to the "Jerry Rescue" on October 1, 1851, one of the most significant acts of civil disobedience in the fight to end slavery in the United States.

Bring your lunch and enjoy a program at the Equal Rights Heritage Center as the SHM continues this popular series. University of Rochester scholar Sarabeth Rambold explores how, in the decades between the American Revolution and the Civil War, work moved outside the family home leading to “separate spheres” of gendered influence. As Rambold argues, the “domestic sphere” of women became the center of female authority and cultural creation.

This event is free and open to the public.

 

Whether in society, business, politics or diplomacy, the universal ingredient for success is “Who you know!” Attorney Don Graves Sr. discusses how his ancestor, James Wormley, applied this concept to his own life, often through a friendship with William Seward. Wormley, a Washington DC-based hotelier and free African American businessman of the middle 19th century, worked with Seward on his diplomatic successes as well as sending passengers north along the Underground Railroad.

This event will take place at the Equal Rights Heritage Center.

 

The Civil War, a secret mission from William Seward, espionage, and the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls- all in one book! Step into the past with visiting author Tim Wendel and get a behind-the-scenes look at his new book, Rebel Falls on Monday, June 3 at 7 pm at Seymour Library. Discover the research that went into writing this historical fiction novel, including visits to Seward House Museum, ties to local history, and the development of main character Rory Chase, a haunted young woman who must prevent the scheme of rebel spies from turning the tide of the war. 

Enjoy an art exhibit in the Museum's gift shop by Janet Romano, live music from Colleen Kattau, complimentary refreshments and exhibits in the Museum open for viewing. This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy an art exhibit in the Museum's gift shop by Mike Shaffer, live music from Ann Adessa, complimentary refreshments and exhibits in the Museum open for viewing. This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy an art exhibit in the Museum's gift shop by Blake Chamberlain, live music by Brian Francis, complimentary refreshments and exhibits in the Museum open for viewing. This event is free and open to the public.

Kate Clifford Larson

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