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Staff from the Seward House Museum, Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, and the Huntington Library will reflect on Lewis Powell’s part in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy. Using artifacts from their respective collections (Powell’s gun, knife, and other personal effects), each site will discuss how they interpret Powell’s attack against the Seward family on April 14, 1865. This event is taking place on Facebook live, direct link to come. 

 

Walter Stahr, author of a New York Times bestselling biography of William Henry Seward, will discuss his new book, a biography of Seward’s colleague in the antislavery movement and the Lincoln cabinet: Salmon Portland Chase. Stahr will discuss the complex relationship between Seward and Chase, who first met through their work for black rights, when they collaborated on a Supreme Court case, attacking the Fugitive Slave Act.

Available exclusively for members of the SHM, this free reception with Walter Stahr precedes his book talk at the Equal Rights Heritage Center. Enjoy conversation and light refreshment with the nation’s most renowned expert on William Henry Seward.

 

Long before the days of the travel blog, William Seward recorded his impressions of his several global voyages in journals, which were later published as W.H. Seward Travels Around the World. Borrowing from Seward's own accounts and showcasing rarely-seen collection items from the Museum, this specialty tour focuses on the travels and travails of one of America's first international tourists. Part of the SHM’s 2022 Specialty Tour series to be offered on the second Wednesday of every month. 

 

Take a walk on the wilder side of history with this outrageous specialty tour. University of Rochester researcher and historian Shellie Clark shares some of the more shocking and scandalous stories from the Seward family archives. Gossip, intrigue, and tales of libations abound in accounts you won’t hear about on any other tour of the SHM. All attendees will receive a drink voucher good for a pint at either Prison City or Next Chapter Brewpubs!

Tours will take place at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets are $15, and reservations are recommended. 

Join us for a Women's History Month celebration! We will be highlighting women in craft brewing as we participate in the Brave Brews event taking place in Downtown Auburn this weekend! Our women's exhibit upstairs will be open to enjoy, we will also have complementary refreshments. Along with celebrating women in craft brewing, we are also celebrating female artists, and we will have an art exhibit by local artist Adinah Fluri in our gift shop. We look forward to seeing you! 

Join us for the latest installment of our Livestream Lunch Series! As we prepare for the 2022 New York Gubernatorial election, SHM Director of Education Jeff Ludwig explores William Seward's three campaigns for this office in the late 1830s and early 1840s. Jeff will also discuss Seward's career as New York's 12th Governor, and how those years sharpened his national ambitions. 

Click here to watch the Live!

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