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New Archival Resource: Archives Online

Date: April 14, 2023

A new archival resource has been added to 7Gables.org! On our Collections & Archives page, you can now find a link to view a more detailed and constantly growing collection,...

Press Release: The House of the Seven Gables receives grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art to conserve “Flight into Egypt”

Date: April 3, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2023   The House of the Seven Gables receives grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art to conserve “Flight into Egypt” The House of the...

Press Release: The House of the Seven Gables Receives Nonprofit Equity Grant from the City of Salem

Date: March 21, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2023   The House of the Seven Gables Receives Nonprofit Equity Grant from the City of Salem The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association...

Archival Updates From The Gables

Date: February 1, 2023

Beginning in August 2022, I’ve had the pleasure of working as an archivist at The House of the Seven Gables. My primary purpose has been to arrange and describe the...

What’s new in preservation? Solving the dry rot mystery.

Date: November 26, 2022

Moisture in attics is a common concern for historic property owners. The interplay of warm interior air rising to meet cold attic framing can create all kinds of headaches, from...

The House of the Seven Gables Offers Ukrainian Engagement Series

Date: October 27, 2022

SALEM, Mass. — The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association and Dobro New England will hold a Petrykivka Paint and Sip workshop on Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m....

Why Should You Become a Member of The Gables?

Date: October 17, 2022

With a membership to The House of the Seven Gables, you can become a member of our vibrant community and connect with a rich history and a diverse network of...

What’s New in Preservation: Counting House Updates

Date: October 10, 2022

Inside the Counting House, we are creating some brand-new activities for kids! Illustrations of 12-year-old Ebenezer Ingersoll, a onetime resident of The House of the Seven Gables, will guide visitors...

A Naturalization Ceremony at The Gables

Date: October 3, 2022

Every year The House of the Seven Gables hosts a naturalization ceremony as part of our support for the immigrant community. On Tuesday, September 27, we welcomed 42 new citizens...

State grant enables major short- and long-term climate change study and planning at The House of the Seven Gables

Date: September 26, 2022

News Release – September 26, 2022 For more information, please contact: Susan Baker, collections manager The House of the Seven Gables sbaker@7gables.org 978-744-0991 $509,919 Coastal Resilience Grant award State grant...