The museum elves have been hard at work preparing Butterfield Cottage for the winter holidays and the enjoyment of our guests at Gingerbread Tea. Trees, wreaths and pine garlands decorate every room of Seaside’s very own authentic Victorian cottage. Sharing a cozy relaxing afternoon while enjoying holiday music and snack has become a holiday tradition for many residents as well as visitors returning from far and wide. Homemade gingerbread cake, baked by our museum “grandmothers” is served with fresh whipped…

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Come enjoy the 4th of July Old Fashioned Social, a Seaside tradition. With food, music, games, a hilarious cake walk, silent auction, face painting, and much more, there’s much to do for the whole family. Also enjoy free tours of the museum. Hosted by the Seaside Historical Society & Museum and located on the museum grounds.

(This annual event has been canceled due to COVID-19. From Nov. 28 through the end of 2020, visit the museum's Facebook page for a little holiday spirit featuring highlights of past Gingerbread Teas and specially-recorded music from Ukelele strummers Cathey and Thomas Ryan.) The museum elves have been hard at work preparing Butterfield Cottage for the winter holidays and the enjoyment of our guests at Gingerbread Tea. Trees, wreaths and pine garlands decorate every room of Seaside’s very own authentic…