Naturalization at The Gables
Date: September 12, 2022
On September 27, 2022, you’re invited to join us in celebration of our community members taking their pledge of allegiance and becoming US citizens. The House of the Seven Gables...
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Rising Ground Water Levels and Basement Flooding
Date: September 8, 2022
Rising sea levels affect more than just ocean elevations. Because saltwater is denser than freshwater, it will flow under existing groundwater reserves, which will then rise as the freshwater is...
Climate Change at The Gables – Rising Sea Levels
Date: September 1, 2022
Due to our vulnerable location on Salem Harbor, rising sea levels and climate change challenges have always been of great concern to The Gables. The Massachusetts Coast Flood Risk Model...
The House of the Seven Gables Receives Mass Cultural Council Grant
Date: August 30, 2022
The House of the Seven Gables Receives Mass Cultural Council Grant The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association has been awarded a grant of $27,700 from the Mass Cultural...
Storms and Climate Change at The Gables
Date: August 27, 2022
In January 2022, waves crashed over our sea wall during a nor’easter and caused extensive damage to the seawall protecting our historic site. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
Heat and Humidity – Climate Change at The Gables
Date: August 24, 2022
In August 2021, the basement of the Nathaniel Hawthrone Birthplace flooded. The presence of standing water combined with high heat and humidity levels led to mold issues in the house...
50+ special places to explore in ‘Salem & Beyond’
Date: August 16, 2022
50+ special places to explore in ‘Salem & Beyond’ By Rae Francoeur SALEM — Salem has been called “New England’s treasure house” for good reason. There’s much to see and...
Sips by the Sea – Annual Fundraiser Party
Date: August 14, 2022
Sips by the Sea Meet Gables’ new director, win a trip to the Greek islands and take a moment to consider climate change’s impact on Salem’s historic gems at Gables’...
“Scarlet Letter” as immersive theater at The Gables
Date: August 2, 2022
Be part of an immersive ‘Scarlet Letter’ theater experience at The House of the Seven Gables Aug. 5, 6, 7 and 19 By Rae Francoeur SALEM — You’ll need your...
Chanticleer and his hens devour snails
Date: July 29, 2022
Hawthorne’s Humor Through Quotes: #4 By: Rae Padilla Francoeur One running joke providing comic relief in “The House of the Seven Gables” involves some chickens descended from an elite line,...