Student Tours

Governor Ross Mansion is Closed for renovations

during the Fall and Winter 2023

We anticipate reopening in Spring 2024

Tours of the Seaford Museum are Available.

 

Make the History of Seaford Come Alive!

Bring your school group to the historic Governor Ross Mansion and the wonderful Seaford Museum!

  • All tours:
    • Aligned to Delaware State Standards
    • Hands-on Activities
  • Ross Mansion and grounds:
    • Learn about life in the Victorian era
    • Visit an 1850’s Italianate mansion and an original slave/tenant quarter
    • Meet docents in period costume
  • The Seaford Museum
    • Trace our town’s history from the Native Americans to today
    • Many interactive displays
    • Explore the 1935 Seaford Post Office

Packages for All Grade Levels

K-2 Then-and-Now at Ross Mansion and grounds               LEARN MORE

3-5 Half-Day at Ross Mansion OR Seaford Museum             LEARN MORE

4-12 All-Day at Ross Mansion AND Seaford Museum           LEARN MORE

6-12 All-Day at Ross Mansion and grounds                             LEARN MORE


Do Your Students want to be More Involved?

The Education Department also sponsors a Youth Volunteer Program which begins in fifth grade. LEARN MORE

 

Gov. Ross Mansion

    Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Last tour begins at 3:30

    Private tours available by appointment

         Phone: 302-628-9500

         Email admin@seafordhistoricalsociety.com

         Follow this link for GROUP TOUR information.

    Mansion Grounds are open dawn to dusk.

Seaford Museum

    Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

     Private tours available by appointment.

         Call 302-628-9828

         Email admin@seafordhistoricalsociety.com

         Follow this link for GROUP TOUR information.

Historical Society Office Hours

     Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

     Call 302-628-9828

     Email admin@seafordhistoricalsociety.com