Griffins

"There is a wide stoop at each side of which are grim looking griffins. I don't know which so puzzled was I to discern whether ear or horns adorned the creatures' heads." - Boston Post, June 18, 1863

Kitchen

“This is a must-see for History Buffs and in particular Civil War buffs.” – Frances F., Montvale, NJ

Join us for a First Friday Community Event on Friday, June 3rd from 5-8 pm!

Office

"My students had such a wonderful time on our field trip! Thank you for such a fantastic experience for all of us. I look forward to bringing next year’s class already!" -Mrs. DeMaria, West Street School, Geneva, NY

House Front (BW)

"This place is so special for me. It made Seward come alive." Doris Kearns Goodwin

Drawing Room (Cole)

"Here, darling, is the best piano around. Hopefully it was help to improve your playing." - William H. Seward the 2nd to Janet Watson Seward 1872

Join us for our first Garden Clean-Up day of the season!

W. Seward's Bid to be President, April Fool's Day 1861

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