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Henri and Visiting The Gables This Weekend

Date: August 21, 2021

Mother Nature is going to be in full effect in New England this weekend. We are keeping an eye on Henri and how it will impact Salem and your visit...

What’s New in the Settlement House

Date: August 19, 2021

Thanks to a major funding boost from the Cummings Foundation we are excited to announce that we are searching for our next Settlement and Education Programs Manager. If you are...

Walking Salem’s Historic Wharves

Date: August 12, 2021

Hi, my name is Holly, and I am the newest member of the marketing team here at The Gables. A quick recap if you missed my introduction post: I am...

What’s New in Preservation?

Date: August 5, 2021

By Brian Payne, Preservation Carpenter   If you visit The House of the Seven Gables, you can’t miss the staging on the north elevation of the Phippen House. We’re working...

Adventuring Next Door

Date: July 29, 2021

Hi, my name is Holly, and I am the newest member of the marketing team here at The Gables. A quick recap if you missed my introduction post: I am new to Salem and sharing my adventures as...

Sport at The Gables

Date: July 23, 2021

As the 2020/2021 Summer Olympic Games open in Tokyo tonight, we are looking back at sport here at The House of the Seven Gables. This photo of Helen and Lillian...

Hello and a New Project

Date: July 15, 2021

Hello! My name is Holly, and I am the newest member of the marketing team at The House of the Seven Gables. You can find me here on the blog,...

What’s New in the Settlement House?

Date: July 1, 2021

Thanks to a major funding boost from the Cummings Foundation we are excited to announce that we are searching for our next Settlement and Education Programs Manager. If you are...

What’s New in Preservation?

Date: June 30, 2021

The Mrs. Lawrence geranium has been a standout feature in our historic gardens for over 60 years. Early History This flower is a historic favorite in the Gold Coast gardens...

Witness a virtual encounter between Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau

Date: June 29, 2021

News Release: Two of America’s greatest literary legends — Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau — have not yet run out of things to say. Perhaps that’s no surprise. These...