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 Erie Canal Museum 48  Seneca Falls Historical Society & Museum 47

Syracuse, NY / 315-471-0593 Seneca Falls, NY / 315-568-8412
The Erie Canal Museum stands as a tribute to the Erie Canal's This 23-room Victorian Mansion was once a grand residence
significance, housed within the last remaining Weighlock that today houses the Seneca Falls Historical Society. Several
Building in America. And it appears to harbor a host of spectral spirits are believed to still call it home though—including origi-
residents, from transparent children frolicking in the courtyard nal owner Edward Mynderse, a former nanny, and a young Irish
to a woman haunting the site of the model canal boat, where she girl. One-hour guided ghost tours are available by reservation,
met her demise. The echoes of history reverberate through the and group ghost tours are held each October.
150-year-old hallways, with the voices of arguing men still heard
to this day. Visit for a tour and to explore the tales.

 Seward House Museum’s Haunted History Tours 46

Auburn, NY / 315-252-1283
Death was a returning and unwelcome guest of the Seward Family during
the time of William H. Seward, a prominent 19th-century politician,
and Secretary of State to President Lincoln. Join a museum guide as they
share chilling true tales of the area and take you down the darkened streets
of historic Auburn. Tours are held each October or by appointment.

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