Seward Historical Society

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Yard/garage sale Saturday 16th from 8-5 at the Dr. House 3107 S Pecatonica Rd. Everything must go!!!

05/07/2026

Please join us!

02/17/2026

We are very excited to see new flooring being laid. Thank you for all of your support to fix the apartment up. More updates to come!!!

01/31/2026

We truly appreciate all the donations that have come in so far. We got three out of seven new windows installed and it would be great if we could finish up so there are new windows in the entire apartment. New flooring throughout will be installed Feb 16th. In the meantime we’re painting and fixing all the damaged woodwork. Any donations big or small is appreciated!!

01/23/2026

Apartment for rent! Please contact [email protected] for an application.

This 1200 square feet Apartment home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is in the 61077 ZIP code in Seward, IL.

01/16/2026

Tomorrow is PANTING DAY! If you are looking to do some good for a nonprofit on a cold day we will be here starting at 8 am Saturday morning!

12/20/2025

Dr House Museum ~ Seward Historical Society 3107 S. Pecatonica Road PO Box 44 - Seward IL 61077

Dear community members and supporters, WE are reaching out to you on behalf of the Board of Trustees to the Dr House Museum, to share an urgent need within our organization. Our non-profit board manages the apartment located above the Dr House Museum, which helps generate essential income to support our community program and persevere in this important piece of local history. Unfortunately, the most recent tenants have moved out after several months of unpaid rent and have left the apartment in need of significant repairs. The loss of 7 months of rental income, combined with the unexpected cost of refurbishing the space, has created a financial setback for our organization. To move forward, we must address the following, 1. Repairs and refurbishments needed to make the apartment safe and livable 2. Replacement of damaged items 3. Cleaning and restoration to prepare the unit for new tenants 4. Covering the rental income gap caused by non-payment.
We are asking for donations of any amount to help us restore the apartment and continue supporting the work we do for the community. Your contribution, big or small, directly, helps us overcome this unexpected hardship and ensures that we can keep providing programs, preserving local history, and serving our neighbors. If you can donate, please mail a contribution to the address above or contact us for other ways to give. We are grateful for any assistance you can offer. Thank you for your continued support and for being with us during this challenging time. Together we can get this important space repaired and back to serving the mission it was meant for. With appreciation, The Seward Drs House board members – Matt Martin, Barb Hazzard, Kim Johnson, Scott Whitney, Lauran Hazzard, and Dana Franzen

11/04/2025

Wood replaced on east side. Painting should be finished tomorrow