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Love is in the air…

Date: February 14, 2019

The House of the Seven Gables… …once host to author Nathaniel Hawthorne provides an unforgettable setting for your special day. Surrounded by lush gardens and spectacular waterfront views, The Gables...

Learning from Love Letters

Date: February 14, 2019

Repost from February 2018. Please note: the Dearest Dove event is not occurring in 2019. By Will Demick, Guest Author As much as Nathaniel Hawthorne is now a venerable old...

What’s Happening This Week?

Date: February 11, 2019

First of all, we wanted to thank the dozens of people who trekked up Derby Street this weekend to check out our ice sculpture for Salem’s So Sweet! It’s always...

Plan some winter vacation fun with our family discount offer!

Date: February 10, 2019

Become a part of our story with this great family deal! Beat the winter blues with a cozy historic house tour at The House of the Seven Gables! We’re excited...

Just days away from the sweetest weekend of the year!

Date: February 6, 2019

Salem’s So Sweet is just a couple of days away. This weekend-long chocolate and ice festival features a (sold out!) grand tasting on Friday night followed a weekend of icy...

What’s Happening This Week?

Date: February 4, 2019

The sweetest week of the year is upon us – Salem’s So Sweet! We are so excited to partner with our neighbors at Ye Olde Pepper Candie Companies to offer...

$12 admission for Super Bowl Sunday

Date: February 3, 2019

Need a little something to do before the big game? Want to keep your mind off of the Patriots? Join us at The House of the Seven Gables and enjoy...

ESL Programming at The Gables

Date: January 31, 2019

What’s Happening in Settlement? Regaining their Voice Since the inception of The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association over 100 years ago, our local immigrant community has participated in...

A Sweet Confection Connection

Date: January 31, 2019

The Salem Gibralter is the oldest commercially sold confection in the United States. The candy was first made in 1806 by the Spencer family who lived in North Salem. On...

Preventative Conservation at The Gables

Date: January 31, 2019

Every year, the House of Seven Gables takes a brief hiatus from hosting the public and closes for a few weeks to tackle projects not easily undertaken when visitors are...