1951-1955

In 1951 a recent RIT graduate was hired as the first director and curator of the Seward House Museum. Betty Lewis spent four years organizing and cataloging the belongings of four generations of the Miller and Seward family.

1955-Today

The Seward House Museum opened to the public in 1955. Visitors are able to tour rooms filled with original furnishings, artwork and personal belongings owned by the Seward family. The Museum has welcomed thousands of visitors including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton. The Museum offers many educational and seasonal programs in addition to guided house tours.