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The past comes to life in this brand new summer experience. Campers will spend a fun and educational week immersing themselves in all that History's Hometown has to offer with the Cayuga Museum, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman Home, Inc.,  and the Seward House Museum. Combining their resources and stories, these three sites will invite campers behind the scenes to explore hand's-on history.

Due to a large, pre-scheduled group, our 10 AM tour will not run with the Museum being closed during this time. The first tour of the day will begin at 11 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.    

Due to a large group, the Museum will be closed to the public from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with no tours running during this time. Tours will resume the normal hourly schedule starting with the 12:00 pm tour. We apologize for the inconvenience.  

Mr. Seward’s Junior Detective League tour is designed especially for 4-6 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.

Come join us as we celebrate the first annual Harriet Tubman Day! For this day, the Museum will be open from 1 to 5 PM with tours beginning on the hour until 4 PM; the Museum is offering a discounted rate of $5, and children under age 6 are free.    

Are you ready for the summer? With your help, the Seward House Museum grounds will be, too. Lend as hand as staff and volunteers dig into the lush gardens of 33 South Street.

Whether you are coming for Garden Clean-Up or not, come and see what is in bloom—history and flowers alike— at the Seward House gardens with Education and Outreach Coordinator Zach Finn. Zach will lead a newly-designed walking tour through the historic Seward family grounds, describing Mr. Seward’s vision of “wild nature” for his sprawling acres and the menagerie of animals which called it their home. 

"Beyond the Garden Gate" will be held in the grounds of the Seward House Museum. This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate Mr. Seward’s 218th birthday in style. Costumed interpreters of the Seward family help mark this special day by throwing Mr. Seward an educational (and fun!) party for the ages. The event begins with a tea and light picnic fare served in the south gardens and concludes with a special concert in the Drawing Room which will feature many of Seward’s 19th-century musical favorites. Throughout the program, hosts portraying family members will regale guests with memories of Mr. Seward’s remarkable life, amusing birthday traditions, and perhaps even some Seward gossip.

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 and enjoy complimentary refreshments. This month’s artist and musician are Arthur the Artist and Michael Fedorchuk, from the band Magical Mystery Tour. Docents will be on hand to interpret Seward's office, the library, and the SHM's new exhibit: Forged in Freedom: The Bond of Seward-Tubman Families.

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