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  The Closet, the Secret Staircase, and the Hidden Hearth By Timothy Orwig, Boston College and UMass Lowell   Open a closet door in The House of the Seven Gables,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2026 The House of the Seven Gables to Become Vincent Price Affiliate Site     Salem, Mass. — The House of the Seven Gables will...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2026 The House of the Seven Gables Awarded $461,000 In Federal Funding Salem, Mass. – The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association will receive $461,000...

  “White Stone Days”: Charlotte Forten Grimké’s Time in Salem by Anna Ruane   The City of Salem was home to a fair share of notable figures-Roger Conant, Elias Hasket...

H7G Spanish Language Classes Strengthen Connections at The Salem Pantry   In the fall of 2025, a dedicated group of Salem Pantry volunteers seized the opportunity to enhance their service...

  The Diana Print by Anna Ruane   What makes a house a home? When you add your own touch to the place—your own furniture, maybe a fresh coat of...

Elizabeth Upton Haywood Eaton by Anna Ruane   In 1883, Henry O. and Elizabeth Upton purchased the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, becoming members of the last family to live in the home...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2025 The House of the Seven Gables Welcomes Five New Trustees   SALEM — The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is proud to...

By the Board of Trustees, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association   Last week, several individuals who had completed all requirements for United States citizenship arrived at Faneuil...

Blue-Plate Special by Anna Ruane   American consumers have long relied on and valued foreign goods, importing items since the earliest colonies were established. Thanks to the British East India...