All historic houses to visit in Auburn

Step into the past at 4 historic houses in Auburn. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Auburn:

  1. Harriet Tubman National Historical Park1

    Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

     Auburn, NY
    The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is a significant historical site located in Auburn and Fleming, New York. It is closely associated with the life of Harriet Tubman, a major conductor on the Underground Railroad and a prominent figure in American history. The park includes three properties: the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged, the Harriet Tubman Residence, and the Thompson A.M.E. Zion Church and parsonage.
  2. Seward House Museum2

    Seward House Museum

     Auburn, NY
    The William H. Seward House Museum is a historic house museum located at 33 South Street in Auburn, New York. This museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of William H. Seward, who served as a New York state senator, the governor of New York, a U.S. senator, a presidential candidate, and then Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
  3. Cayuga Museum of History & Art3

    Cayuga Museum of History & Art

     Auburn, NY
    The Cayuga Museum of History and Art, also known as the Willard-Case Mansion, is a historic mansion located in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York state. This monumental Greek Revival style brick mansion was originally built in 1836-1843 by John Seymour. It features Classical Revival wings added in the late 19th century, a two-story, five-bay, center hall building, resting on a stone foundation. The front facade features a monumental Greek Revival pedimented portico with massive fluted Ionic columns.
  4. Cayuga Museum of History and Art4

    Cayuga Museum of History and Art

     Auburn, NY
    The Cayuga Museum of History and Art, also known as the Willard-Case Mansion, is a historic mansion located in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York state. This monumental Greek Revival style brick mansion was originally built in 1836-1843 by John Seymour. It features Classical Revival wings added in the late 19th century, a monumental Greek Revival pedimented portico with massive fluted Ionic columns, and a rare example of a Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company domestic window added about 1894–1896.