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Our staff has been hard at work planning for the phased and safe reopening of our historic site. We require our staff to: Wear face coverings in shared workspaces or...

It is with great joy that we announce the opening of our Gardens and Grounds experience starting TODAY at The Gables. Our staff has been hard at work planning a...

Our staff is ready to welcome YOU back starting on June 8. Imagine surrounding yourself with our exquisite gardens and breathing in the seaside breeze. Imagine learning about 350 years...

The House of the Seven Gables will be postponing the 2020 Community Conversation series to later this summer. While we remain hopeful that we can proceed with a live audience...

The governor of Massachusetts has extended the closure of nonessential businesses to May 18. While we can’t greet you in person, our staff is reaching out of the magic of...

We are excited to announce the winners from our Family Art Contest, held in partnership with the Salem Arts Association. Best Overall: Painting by Emily G. Age 11 Colored pencil...

We are so excited to announce the launch of our Virtual Tour experience for the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion! During the past six weeks, staff at The House of the Seven Gables...

It might be spring in Massachusetts, but there isn’t too much spring in our step. Schools are officially closed for the 2020 school year. Our historic site is in bloom,...

National History Day engages over half a million middle- and high-school students around the world annually in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Students are able to submit...

Today is Miss Caroline Emmerton’s 154th birthday. Some fun facts about the birthday girl: Emmerton’s family valued community service. Her grandfather, Captain John Bertram, gave $25,000 in 1873 to build...