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After the statue's unveiling, sculptor David Rubin will reveal the fascinating stories behind the Seward statue.

This event is free & open to the public.

Gather with members of the comunity as well as leaders from New York and Alaska for the public unveiling of a new statue of Seward.

This event is free & open to the public.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! In 1869, Mr. Seward visited Mexico and brought back two paintings, now on display in our dining room. Join us as we open our dining and drawing rooms, highlighting artifacts from Seward's trip to Mexico as well as other countries around the world.

In addition to these unique artifacts, Tom Hussey's work will be featuerd in our contemporary gift shop gallery space. Hussey is a local artist known for his beautiful work with landscapes and local Auburn scenes.

Left versus Right, Blue State versus Red State, liberal versus conservative, where does it end? In an age of deep partisan polarization, ideological rancor, and political fragmentation it can be easier to dwell on what divides rather than unites the American people. Yet, according to scholar David Brown, throughout its seemingly fractured history the United States has always relied upon a tradition of statesmen (and women) capable of bridging divides.

Tours at 10:30 & 11:30 am

This First Friday, the Seward House Museum will be unveiling the completion of our library restoration! Join us to view the historically accurate wallpaper in the library, made locally by Adelphi Paper Hangings in Sharon Springs, NY. Adelphi Paper Hangings is a small, artisanal producer historically accurate block printed wallpapers for museums and historic institutions. To help ensure that the art and craft of traditional handmade wallpapers would survive, Adelphi established the only commercial production facility for block printing historic papers in the United States.

An intimate portrait into the lives of the ladies of several generations of the Seward family.

APT Main Stage | 3:00 & 7:00 pm

Based on diaries kept by Fanny Seward during the Civil War era, this one-act play reveals an American girl living through an extraordinary time.

Admission: Adults $8, Students/Seniors $5
For tickets call APT box office: 315.253.6669

Join SHM Director of Education, Jeff Ludwig, to learn more about the proud legacy of Seward Feminism.  The women of the Seward Family contributed greatly to the spirit of reform sweeping through mid-19th-century America.

This lecture will take place at the Guntzel Theater in Seneca Falls.

Hosted in partnership with the Women's Rights National Historic Park.

This event is free & open to the public.

Join us for the start of our 2017 First Friday season! We will be premiering our new exhibit, A Most Fortunate Folly: Alaska at 150. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.

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