Historic House Tours

An official Path Through History Site! For more than 50 years, the Seward House was the home of William Henry and Frances Seward and their family. Seward was one of the foremost politicians of the 19th-century in the US, serving as a New York State Senator, Governor of New York, a United States Senator, and Secretary of State under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson. He is most known for Seward's Folly, or the purchase of Alaska for the US. Frances ran her house as a stop on the Underground Railroad and used her position to fight for women's rights. Open to the public for guided tours on the hour. This beautifully preserved home houses one of the largest original collections in the US. Enjoy masterpieces of American art and special exhibitions in both the historic house and the museum's gardens. Gardens open to the public 24/7. House Tours: Museum members – Free Admission, Adults – $14.00, AAA/Senior Citizens (65+)/Military – $12.00, National Trust Members – $12.00, Cayuga County Residents - $10.00, Students with ID – $8.00, Children under 6 – Free Admission.