The only way to visit the historic site is with an advance online ticket purchase. Grounds passes are currently available. Guided tours begin on November 27. CLICK HERE to buy tickets and learn more.

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Thanks to Megan Couture-King

August 14, 2017 8:20 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

When one door closes, another one opens… We’re sad to say good-bye to our Salem State University intern–Megan Couture-King. Megan... View Article

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Final weekend of Salem’s Heritage Days

August 11, 2017 6:03 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

You’re invited! The Salem’s Heritage Days celebration is approaching its final weekend. From a classic car meet at the Phillips... View Article

Mike Welch offers a demonstration of historical carpentry at The House of the Seven Gables

“Work” with us this weekend at The Gables!

August 2, 2017 8:19 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

The House of the Seven Gables has been looking at what it was like to work on our historic site... View Article

Clapboard with rot for preservation article

What’s New In Preservation?

August 1, 2017 3:23 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

The House of the Seven Gables needs a new roof. The mansion’s roof was last replaced in 2005. Unfortunately the... View Article

Caribbean Connections summer enrichment program at The House of the Seven Gables

A Worldwide Learning Experience

August 1, 2017 3:18 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

On Wednesday, July 19, students from this year’s Caribbean Connections program visited The Gables for the Worldwide Trading Game and... View Article

Ship wheel in Kids Cove at The Gables

The Pirate Captain John Quelch

August 1, 2017 3:10 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

by Sarah Wade, Intern In 1704, Captain John Quelch came ashore in the ship Charles at Boston after months spent... View Article

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Grateful for Grants November 23, 2020
During this time of partially shuttered operations, The House of the Seven Gables is extremely pleased to acknowledge the receipt of three important grants. The grants include: a Nonprofit Resiliency Grant from Essex County Community Foundation; a Mass Humanities CARES Grant and a National Endowment for Humanities Grant. Together these grants contribute to the Museum’s... […]
A Classic Experience is Coming Back! November 11, 2020
Our season is extending! We are delighted to announce that we’ll be extending our Grounds Pass season through November 25. The Grounds Pass is a safe, fun, and informative way to visit and support The House of the Seven Gables in an open-air setting. Visitors will receive: Access to a 30-minute narrated historic site tour using a personal... […]
Archives Project Near Completion November 10, 2020
NEH grant makes important archival work possible at The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables is excited to announce the completion of the archives processing project, funded by the National Endowment for Humanities CARES grant to improve the organization and long-term care of its unique archives. The receipt of the... […]
Some exciting news… November 6, 2020
We are excited to announce that we are extending our season through at least November 25! Our staff has enjoyed welcoming visitors all season and we don’t want the fun to end. We look forward to sharing our updated Grounds Pass experience with everyone on Wednesday, November 11. We’ll be continuing with our narrated tour... […]
A Gift Never Opened November 2, 2020
By Will Demick If history museums are a window to the past, then their archives create the landscapes through the glass. Books, manuscripts and letters can lead one down a winding road tinged with the ages, peaked and nadired by the reckless hand. They contain the primary sources that give us insight into the people... […]

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