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Seelye Mansion

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149 Reviews

#1 of 9 things to do in Abilene

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

1105 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410-1942

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“An Abilene gem”

One of the most interesting tours I've taken recently! It is led by the gentleman who still lives... read more

Reviewed December 15, 2019

Keeptrav

Prague

“Well worth the time.”

An excellent job of preservation and restoration. You are really stepping back into the past when... read more

Reviewed December 7, 2019

Leon67203

Wichita, Kansas

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The history is fascinating as are many of the antiques in the home, including a fan, the Edison installed light fixtures, the China, the bowling alley, etc.

Our tour guide Michael escorted us to the home past the porte cochere, where guests could alight from their carriages without descending steps to the front door where only the most esteemed guests could enter when...

Beautifully maintained historical Georgian home complete with original furnishings right down to the Edison electrical fixtures.

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Keeptrav

Prague

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Reviewed December 15, 2019

An Abilene gem

One of the most interesting tours I've taken recently! It is led by the gentleman who still lives in this gorgeous home. Not only does he share his time living in the beautiful home, but he also is able to share stories from the we...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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czech7985

Yankton, South Dakota

6261

Reviewed December 15, 2019

Interesting historical home but a lot of walking and climbing stairs

Historical homes are not my cup of tea but this tour was included in a bus tour taken by myself and my husband. We had Terry for our tour guide, who apparently owns the house and has lived there for many years, purchasing it from...More

Date of experience: December 2019

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Leon67203

Wichita, Kansas

466199

Reviewed December 7, 2019

Well worth the time.

An excellent job of preservation and restoration. You are really stepping back into the past when you tour this house. The guide we had knew his stuff and took his time explaining the history of the place and its owners. We were there with the...More

Date of experience: December 2019

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156kayk

Harper, Kansas

Reviewed October 4, 2019

Best part of the weekend!

So worth the time! So much interesting history and very open and welcoming! Sit in the chairs, open a book, bowl on the antique bowling alley, play the piano! Listen to the phonograph sold to the family from Mr. Edison! Not so much a museum...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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traveler224723

Reviewed September 11, 2019 via mobile

Wonderful place to visit.

This mansion is beautiful. Itnis like stepping back into 1906. The owner presented our tour. So many unique things in this beautiful home. Plan at least 2 hours maybe 3 for this tour.

Date of experience: September 2019

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Ann H

Draper, Utah

113

Reviewed September 10, 2019 via mobile

Very Interesting Home!

The present owner gave us a tour of the Seeley Mansion. He played the grand piano and organ for us. He knew so much about the house and its furnishings. The mansion is full of tales and history.

Date of experience: September 2019

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hd452016

Tulsa, Oklahoma

900265

Reviewed August 24, 2019

Great Mansion

The Seelye Mansion listed on National Register. It has all the original furniture and an old bowling ally.

Date of experience: August 2019

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pbgfoodie

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

8759

Reviewed August 14, 2019 via mobile

The wealthy know how to live!

Wow-we had an incredible tour of this amazingly authentic mansion. After a brief introduction at the museum & ticket office given by the resident owner, Terry Tietjens. Our tour guide Michael escorted us to the home past the porte cochere, where guests could alight from...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Christine S

346

Reviewed August 12, 2019

Christmas Showpiece

Beautiful mansion to tour anytime with all the original displays still present. The Christmas display shouldn't be missed though. Stop by the Brookville Hotel for dinner later. Reservations recommended...

Date of experience: December 2018

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MontezumaSocialClub

Montezuma, ks

246113

Reviewed July 15, 2019

INCREDIBLE HOME ROOTED IN AMERICAN HISTORY

I'm ashamed to say I took my first visit to the Seelye Mansion this weekend. Ashamed because I had no idea how much incredible history this tour has to offer. Most people tour the Eisenhower Museum and then get back on the highway. HUGE MISTAKE!...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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