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It’s time for a virtual tea party at The House of the Seven Gables  

Date: June 9, 2021

News release COLONIAL CLASSICS FOOD DEMONSTRATION SERIES We’ve baked the biscuits and simmered the jam. Now to sit down for a proper tea. On Wednesday, June 16, at 5 p.m.,...

More Guided Tours Added!

Date: June 4, 2021

We are slowly but surely building up our ranks here at The House of the Seven Gables and have just added advance purchase guided tours for June 18 -29. In...

Former Gables Intern Named Fulbright Scholar

Date: May 31, 2021

We have an outstanding group of intern alumni from The House of the Seven Gables who have moved on to careers in museums, education, journalism, and event planning. Our staff...

Thank you Mass Humanities!!!!

Date: May 30, 2021

The staff at The Gables strives to provide educational experiences for visitors of all ages. Whether someone is climbing the secret staircase for the first time or taking an open-air...

What’s New in Preservation?

Date: May 29, 2021

When a major project creeps up around your home, how do you start the planning process? Do you call a contractor? Depend on a handy spouse or family member? Make...

#SalemMA TONIGHT!

Date: May 25, 2021

News Release ### ‘We share our love of Salem and maybe it’s contagious’ Three of Salem’s most “liked” Instagrammers will surely wax poetic about Salem at The House of the...

Learn how to make a tasty pear marmalet for tea time

Date: May 18, 2021

News Release COLONIAL CLASSICS FOOD DEMONSTRATION SERIES Recipe enthusiasts like Deb Perlman, creator of the popular cooking blog Smitten Kitchen, upgrades existing recipes for greater ease of use and flavor....

Online Book Club TONIGHT!

Date: May 11, 2021

News Release Enjoy a discussion of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short fiction with Will Demick, Gables’ specialist  The House of the Gables invites readers to gather virtually and share thoughts on three of...

What’s New in the Settlement House?

Date: May 2, 2021

Our spring semester of ESL and citizenship preparedness classes has resumed! It is such a joy to see our students back in the classroom and ready to take their education...

What’s New in Preservation?

Date: April 30, 2021

What do an expert grasp of chemistry, a deep understanding of historic paper and paper-making practices, and mad skills in art have in common? They are all qualities a paper...