Barnes Hiscock Mansion

The Mansion on James is a historic Italianate villa built in 1853 by George and Rebecca Barnes, situated on James Street in Syracuse, New York. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site — the Barnes family sheltered freedom seekers in the basement and carriage house and hosted prominent abolitionist figures including Rev. Samuel Joseph May, Garrett Smith, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The George and Rebecca Barnes Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, assumed stewardship in 2009 and maintains the property as both a museum and a venue for private events. The mansion accommodates gatherings of up to 85 guests across its main level and outdoor grounds, which include an original gazebo from the late 1800s. The venue is available for weddings, intimate dinners, baby showers, corporate meetings, and fundraising events, with WiFi and a parking lot for up to 100 vehicles included with each rental.