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Salem Maritime National Historic Site is affected by the government shutdown and is closed until further notice. Here are some things you can do to help: Take a walk around...

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...

On a visit to his Cousin Susanna’s house on Turner Street in 1840, Nathaniel Hawthorne learned something.  “…in speaking of the old house, she said that it has had in...

The party is over – at least until January 17. Celebrations of our 350th anniversary continued right up until the end of December. Now it is time for us to...

Few communities have the rich legacy of historic houses that Salem, Massachusetts boasts. These homes, spanning four centuries, help define the character as well as the appearance of the city,...

The House of the Seven Gables is delighted to offer Gift Memberships this year! Gift Memberships are NOW AVAILABLE for purchase online via our website (https://7gables.org/shop/membership/). To ensure that the membership package is shipped before...

A fun holiday lecture, wassail and holiday shopping Nov. 24 The House of the Seven Gables, known for its festive celebrations and community spirit, kicks off the holidays on November...

The House of the Seven Gables in partnership with Salem State University and the North Shore CDC is hosting a new program series titled “Becoming American: A Documentary Film and...

We are in the midst of sharing 350 years of stories during our grand anniversary year. Thanks to the support of Mass Humanities, we have been able to offer a...

Famous First Lines “Halfway down a by-street of one of our New England towns stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables, facing towards various points of the...