Seelye Mansion
Seelye Mansion
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The Sole Explorer
Tulsa, OK32 contributions
Dec 2022
Our Holiday Tour exceeded our expectations!!! I took my family and extended family to Seelye Mansion for a holiday tour, and we all came away surprised, educated, and amazed. It was the best historical home tour we have experienced. The history of the family and the house, the collection of rare books and bowling, and the accessibility to share the home was unique. The tour guides were personable and knowledgeable on rich details, which helped make history visible. The owner even played the organ, and we sang carols together at the end of the tour. I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area, and if you are a historic home buff, I recommend planning a visit.
Written December 29, 2022
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KimSherm
Peculiar, MO15 contributions
Oct 2020
The house is over 100 yrs old and is in GREAT shape. The tour guide lives there, is the owner and a bit of a character. In many mansion tours, the contents are 'from that period', but in this one, they are the actual original furnishings and everything works. Nothing is roped off and in our group 2 got to 'bowl' and one played the piano. Very impressive.
Written October 19, 2020
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VickiandHowie
philadelphia28 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We had the most AMAZING tour of the Seelye
Mansion today. Terry is likely the best tour guide we have ever had…and we go on many tours all over the world. You get to see every room. His knowledge and stories about the Seelye family came directly from the two daughter of Seelye. The house is filled with the original furnishings, glassware, and decor. it is a time capsule. Terry played the Steinway and Organ for us. He is a very talented musician, excellent historian and fabulous storyteller. My children, husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is a must do for anyone visiting Kansas. See the Einsenhower Museum in the morning and then catch an afternoon tour with Terry. You won’t be disappointed.
Mansion today. Terry is likely the best tour guide we have ever had…and we go on many tours all over the world. You get to see every room. His knowledge and stories about the Seelye family came directly from the two daughter of Seelye. The house is filled with the original furnishings, glassware, and decor. it is a time capsule. Terry played the Steinway and Organ for us. He is a very talented musician, excellent historian and fabulous storyteller. My children, husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is a must do for anyone visiting Kansas. See the Einsenhower Museum in the morning and then catch an afternoon tour with Terry. You won’t be disappointed.
Written April 14, 2022
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Teeann
Sacramento, CA34 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The house is an amazing Must See. It has most of it's original 1906 furnishings and you can sit on it plus even play the grand Steinway. The tour is continuous so whenever you arrive you add onto the current group then drop out when back to where you started. The house is comfortable even on a hot afternoon; only the top floor has AC but it helps keep the whole house comfortable along with numerous fans. The house owner himself, sells the tickets and is very personable and chatty. If looking for food before or after, try Ike's Place on NW 14th St or M & R Grill on N Buckeye.
Written September 5, 2023
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Kim C
22 contributions
Apr 2023
The house is beautiful as are the stories that go with it. The tour was wonderful. This home is not your typical mansion where they say don't touch. You are allowed to sit and listen to the many stories of the house and the people who lived and visited there.
Written May 3, 2023
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Adventurer KER
Saint Joseph, MO1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful mansion and grounds with the original furnishings. You are able to actually go in to each room and see or play a Steinway piano, Edison’s phonograph, a vintage bowling machine, a library of classic books, a collection of nutcrackers. A Friendly Tour guide provides the interesting story of the original owners family. You will meet the current owner who currently lives in the house and provides the introduction and sells tickets to the tour. A must see.
Written August 16, 2023
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Rodney P
Pagosa Springs, CO77 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
For the most part, it appears Mr. S. Was a very successful snake oil salesman. The mansion is his enduring legacy, but the fascinating part is just how Mrs. S. planned and furnished the mansion. Terry, the on-site current owner is also a force of nature in his own right. A delightful character! Anyway, the tour was excellent!
Written August 6, 2023
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Steff A
Las Vegas, NV1,665 contributions
May 2022
Constructed in 1905, the Seelye Mansion is a historic piece of Kansas that has some fascinating history..
11,000 Square feet of a century+ of history. The one fact that blew me away was that Thomas Edison himself designed the electrical and lighting plans for the mansion. We saw an Iron that screws into a light socket in order to heat it up. Fascinating. The original furniture was in immaculate condition and you could feel the history.
Furniture and decor purchased from the 1905 World Fair in Chicago was intriguing to me. I couldn't imagine moving all that 100+ years ago. The Box Bowling alley in the basement was my favorite. It was in great condition and you get to roll a couple of balls down the lane. Fantastic.
The guide was phenomenal and really knew his stuff on the history of the Seelye family. The facts kept you engaged and I really got a feel of how this mansion was way ahead of it's time in the early 1900s. This is a must visit if in the Abilene area. Safe Travels!
11,000 Square feet of a century+ of history. The one fact that blew me away was that Thomas Edison himself designed the electrical and lighting plans for the mansion. We saw an Iron that screws into a light socket in order to heat it up. Fascinating. The original furniture was in immaculate condition and you could feel the history.
Furniture and decor purchased from the 1905 World Fair in Chicago was intriguing to me. I couldn't imagine moving all that 100+ years ago. The Box Bowling alley in the basement was my favorite. It was in great condition and you get to roll a couple of balls down the lane. Fantastic.
The guide was phenomenal and really knew his stuff on the history of the Seelye family. The facts kept you engaged and I really got a feel of how this mansion was way ahead of it's time in the early 1900s. This is a must visit if in the Abilene area. Safe Travels!
Written May 15, 2022
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Rosie Smith
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Jul 2024 • Friends
Don’t miss out on a tour of the Seelye Mansion. One of the best! The family history and how they lived in the early 1900’s is so amazing. Touring the house takes you back in time and there is history and surprises in every room. What I loved about this tour is there are no ropes keeping you out of the rooms. Shannon, our guide was excellent!
Written July 31, 2024
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Guppysue
Kanosh, Utah, United States66 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
I have been to many museum tours but never to mansions or house tours. Wow! ! So glad we had the opportunity to tour this lovely mansion. We had plans to go to another museum that day, but unfortunately it was not open. Terry is one of best tour guides we've had. You can sit on the furniture and feel as though you are back in the early 1900s. Thank you so much Terry! As someone else put it, the Steinway was well worth the tour as well.
Written May 7, 2022
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When will the decorations for Christmas & what are tour hours on a weekend?
Written October 15, 2018
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