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Seward House

33 South St., Auburn, NY 13021
315-252-1283
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Auburn
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This 1816 Victorian was the home of Lincoln's secretary of state, William Seward and 3 more generations of his family.
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Boonton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

What a wonderful piece of history. Great tours given by the docents about an American many people don't know. Senator, governor, secretary of state who was a key part of lincoln's cabinet. The house stayed in seward's family until the 1950s, so everything is personal family memorabilia and furniture. It's a magnificent house with beautiful gardens. If only the walls... More

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NH / VT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My wife and I went to the Seward House on the recommendation of my brother-in-law prior to a family wedding in Auburn. We're both very glad we did! This house is a historical gem - even if you are not a Civil War buff (and I am not) - this house will impress as an astonishingly well-preserved piece of US... More

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Libertyville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The Seward Family Museum protects the legacy of a truly inspiring American, his extraordinary wife, and their children and grandchildren. Every room in the home, from the "old kitchen" stop on the Underground Railroad to the Alaska room and the extensive diplomatic gallery is a testament to a historic achievement. Still, surrounded by so many of their possessions, it feels... More

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crescent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This nineteenth century home is not only nearly perfectly preserved but it still contains most of the original furniture and other contents such as clocks, books, and silverware just as they were in Seward's day. The guide was knowledgeable and informative. It was fascinating to see the actual carriage from which Seward fell resulting in his injury not long before... More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We got the the Seward House just about 4:30 pm and it closes at 5. We were invited on the last tour and were SO glad we did. The guide was so highly knowledgeable and passionate about the Sewards that it made for a surprising and wonderful experience. We will go back with friends this summer. If you are a... More

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Lockerbie
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We were taken here by two local friends. We personally had no idea it existed, or indeed very much about the subject. This attraction and the tour guide who showed us round changed all of that. Enormously interesting to be surrounded by original furniture, fittings and accessories that were heirlooms of the Seward family. Well worth the visit.

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Horseheads, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

My wife and i and another couple decided to take the tour. My friend is a Lincoln buff and was very excited to take this tour. We were not disappointed. On the day we took the tour it was a special Lincoln tour that was $5 per person. The tour was very informative and the tour guide was very knowledgeable.... More

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Syracuse, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Rich history and so many authentic artifacts, a great history lesson and very knowledgable guides. S much to see and learn and a really beautiful house too.

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Auburn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I have visited the Seward House 10 times. I am a 3rd grade teacher and I bring my class there for a field trip each year. Every single time I visit, I learn something new about WIlliam H. Seward or the collection of items at the house. My class always finds the most interesting part of the tour is when... More

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Manlius, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Touring the Seward House is a full personal immersion in history and the people who made it. I cannot recommend this place enough if you love information, history, and museums that present both in a setting of a family home with its original furnishings and effects intact. In a word, this place is phenomenal.

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