Shakespeare in the Gardens at Auburn's Seward House: The Taming of the Shrew Under the Summer Sky

The gardens of the Seward House Museum in Auburn have hosted many kinds of history. On August 13, they become an outdoor theater — with Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew performed in the open air behind one of the most significant 19th-century homes in the Finger Lakes.

The Seward House was home to William Henry Seward, Lincoln's Secretary of State and the man behind the Alaska Purchase. The gardens are beautiful. Adding Shakespeare to the setting is a genuinely lovely idea.

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Seward House Museum, 33 South St, Auburn, NY 13021 Cost: Check website for ticket pricing

Visit sewardhouse.org for tickets and details. The museum is TripAdvisor's #1 thing to do in Auburn — worth pairing with a tour of the house before the evening performance.