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What’s new in Settlement?

Date: November 10, 2021

The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is thrilled to be one of 90 organizations across Massachusetts to be awarded a Sustaining the Humanities grant from Mass Humanities, state-based...

Benjamin Wickey’s animated adaptation of ‘The House of the Seven Gables’ at Cinema Salem Oct. 28

Date: October 21, 2021

News Release (10/8/2021) SALEM — What’s Haunted Happenings without a scary movie? For those looking for a special thrill that does not involve waiting in long lines, consider the award-winning...

What’s New in Settlement?

Date: October 19, 2021

Settlement Staff Spotlight  Meet Kate Dulmage  Kate Dulmage recently re-joined the team here at The Gables as the new Settlement and Education Programs Manager. Kate has been part of the...

Enslaved People at The House of the Seven Gables

Date: October 3, 2021

By David Moffat At least five enslaved people (Titus, Rebeckah, Lewis, Phillis, and Jane) labored for the Turners. Titus became a member of the Second Church in 1728, and three years...

What’s New in Preservation?

Date: October 1, 2021

It has been a very wet summer season in New England, and we have felt its effects here at The Gables. The basement of the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace flooded last...

Visiting Salem in October

Date: September 30, 2021

October is the peak season here in Salem, and attractions do sell out. Advance online ticket purchases will be required for both our Guided Tour Package and Grounds and Gardens...

Planning Your Visit to The Gables this Fall

Date: September 23, 2021

The crisp air, the carved pumpkins, the smells of spices – these are just a few ways to think about the wonderful season that is autumn in New England. In...

What’s New in Settlement?

Date: September 16, 2021

ESL Teacher Spotlight Meet Eliud Alcala Eliud Alcala teaches ESL at the Settlement Association, and also substitutes for the citizenship classes. Outside of The Gables, Eliud works as a Business...

Exploring the Salem Farmer’s Market

Date: September 9, 2021

A few weeks ago I took advantage of the gorgeous weather to check out the Salem Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday vendors set up in Derby Square every from 3 –...

Caroline Emmerton’s Lasting Legacy

Date: September 7, 2021

This year we are celebrating our founder’s vision of preservation and service. Join us as we explore her life that lead to her legacy here at The Gables. “Halfway down a...