Events

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Our clothing has a story to tell. From the production of raw materials to the hands who piece the fabrics together, what we wear has a global impact. Explore the past, present and future of garment production through the voices of journalists, curators, and industry experts. The symposium will feature four illustrated talks, and registration includes a complimentary copy of keynote speaker Alyssa Hardy’s book, Worn Out: How Our Clothes Cover Up Fashion’s Sins (2022) […]

United Way of Cayuga County's 6th Annual Personal Care Drive is going on now through October 10th! Since starting this event in 2017 we have collected more than 18,000 items to donate to shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries around Cayuga County! This year our goal is to collect 5,000 items and you can help us by dropping off hygiene items such as toilet paper, deodorants, shampoos, dish soaps and more to any of our […]

With war, rampant disease, and high infant mortality rates, death was not an unusual visitor to the average 1800s household. In this specialty tour, learn about the bygone customs and symbols of death used by Victorian-era Americans, including the Seward Family. Admission is $10 for SHM Members, $15 for Non-Members. Reservations recommended.

Learn how to make a holiday ornament in the Ukrainian "lyshtva" method. This workshop will be led by artist Nataliia Shynkarenko. “Lyshtva” is Ukrainian counted stitch embroidery technique that originated in the 19th century. It is an archaic Ukrainian word that, literally translated, means “trim around a door or window”, because of the elongated appearance of the stitches. Typically, stitches are worked from left to right in a form of a line, weaving around several […]

What you wear is an expression of who you are- what story do you want your clothing to tell?  Join us to learn how to showcase your personality through a customized item of clothing. This hands-on workshop will be led by Sue Ferlenda and Jesse Kline of Soul Sista Fashions, and Sandy Shutter of Artistic Impressions. Bring a jean jacket, pants, any item of clothing that you prefer, all other supplies will be provided. No […]

The Wada family, known for their musical talents, recently transformed a property in Auburn into the vibrant Wada Music School this June. With deep-seated passion for music, the family of pianists, cellists, and violinists have infused the space with harmonious melodies at the heart of Auburn. Drawing from their extensive background in music education, they've broadened their horizons by launching a music school after relocating to Auburn. Their inaugural performance is scheduled to captivate audiences […]

Throughout mid 19th-century Central New York, a strange phenomenon gripped community after community: spiritualism, the belief that the dead were unquiet and could communicate with the living. Revisit this wave of faith that even some members of the Seward family entertained with Riley Stevers, the Education Coordinator at the Seneca Falls Historical Society. This event will take place at the Equal Rights Heritage Center and is free and open to the public.

"Shattering" is a solo poetic performance piece that reflects on a young girl's journey, known affectionately as Nicole, as she grows up to be Juhanna. Young Nicole struggles with blazing her own trail and meeting everyone's approval of who they believe she should be. Juhanna feels the weight of becoming her own woman and transitioning into the successful Dr. Juhanna Rogers. Despite her self-discovery, this dynamic business leader and one-woman powerhouse finds herself, once again, […]

Learn more about the Ukrainian "lyshtva" artistic method from artist Nataliia Shynkarenko. “Lyshtva” is Ukrainian counted stitch embroidery technique that originated in the 19th century. It is an archaic Ukrainian word that, literally translated, means “trim around a door or window”, because of the elongated appearance of the stitches. Typically, stitches are worked from left to right in a form of a line, weaving around several threads of fabric. In the next row the pattern […]

Costumed guides take guests around the Seward House grounds and the darkened streets of Auburn, sharing chilling tales of Victorian funeral practices, spectral encounters from Seward family lore, grizzly true crime stories, and other spooky accounts drawn from local folklore and history. $15 Adults, $10 Children (12 & under). Reservations required, purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/731214210387?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Costumed guides take guests around the Seward House grounds and the darkened streets of Auburn, sharing chilling tales of Victorian funeral practices, spectral encounters from Seward family lore, grizzly true crime stories, and other spooky accounts drawn from local folklore and history. $15 Adults, $10 Children (12 & under). Reservations required, purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/731214210387?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Join us Friday, November 3rd for our First Friday Event. We will be hosting an exhibit by Terry Cuddy's BOCES class in our gift shop. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and rooms in the Museum will be open for interpretation. This event is free and open to the public.