What’s New in Preservation?
Date: November 15, 2021
Over the past few months we have undertaken a walkways and drainage project on our property. If you’ve ever visited us during or after a large rainstorm you may have...
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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 –...