Caroline Emmerton was born on Summer Street in Salem on April 21, 1866, in a house that is today The Salem Inn. Her wealthy family valued community service and Caroline carried on the tradition, founding and supporting several philanthropic organizations in town. One man who had grown up attending activities at the Settlement said that “she seemed a kind of continual spring, ever bubbling with good deeds.”
In celebration of Caroline’s 158th birthday, we are celebrating her impact on the city of Salem and her vision and foresight in creating The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association. Her vision endures today, as our organization continues to tell the history of America through the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion and welcome new people to our country with ESL and citizenship classes.
Let’s continue Caroline’s extraordinary work together as we commemorate her birthday. Give to The Gables’ Annual Fund today in her honor. Your support enables The Gables to uphold her vision of compassionate service and social justice.