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Due to Culinary Expedition, the last tour of the day will begin at 2 pm, with no 3 pm or 4 pm tours scheduled to run. The Museum will be closed to the public during this time as well. We apologize for the inconvenience.   

In observance of Independence Day the Museum will be closed for the day. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you enjoy the holiday!   

Due to a large, pre-scheduled group, the 10:00 am tour will not run during this time. The first tour offered this day will be at 11:00 am. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Due to a large, pre-scheduled group, the 10:00 am tour will not run during this time. The first tour offered this day will be at 11:00 am. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Pitch in with museum staff and volunteers in preparing the grounds for autumn!

Historian Thomas J. Ebert shares the story of a man who was always in the background in meetings between Abraham Lincoln and William Seward: John Nicolay, the President’s personal secretary. Nicolay moves to the foreground in this talk, based on Ebert’s new book, The Man in Lincoln’s Shadow. Nicolay was present for many of the most seminal moments in American history and left a detailed record of all that he witnessed during his service to Lincoln, including a fascinating portrait of Secretary Seward. 

Mr. Seward’s Junior Detective League tour is designed especially for four and five year olds. Led by retired teachers, this unique experience offers children the chance to explore the first floor of the museum following clues that lead to distinctive artifacts.

Although his place in history is often obscured by his father’s outsized legacy, William Henry Seward Jr. also left a deep mark. Unlike his older brothers who left Auburn as young men, Will Jr. planted deep roots in his hometown and contributed much to its late 19th-century growth and character. Learn more about his life and times with SHM Director of Education Jeff Ludwig.

This event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Seward House Museum Gardens.

 

Due to the First Friday Community event, the 4pm-5pm tour will not run, and the Museum will be closed during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Join us for a First Friday reception-enjoy complimentary refreshments, "Ahj-nae Collage" artwork by Claudia Lambdin, music by MoonRabbit, and docents interpreting the dining and drawing rooms. Also, the Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY will be bringing a selection of adoptable animals to the grounds of the Seward House in celebration of the Seward Families' love of animals. Pet food and animal care donations are encouraged! 

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