What’s New in Preservation
Date: June 1, 2018
The unpredictable New England weather finally relented enough this spring to allow us to begin the preservation projects now underway at The House of the Seven Gables. The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion...
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The Story of Self…Story of Us
Date: June 1, 2018
By: Elsabel Rincon (Settlement Programs Manager) “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” –Tahir Shah, in Arabian Nights During the past several months over 60 new immigrants have embarked on...
Celebrate Summer at The Gables
Date: June 1, 2018
We are halfway through celebrating the 350th anniversary of The House of the Seven Gables and the party is just heating up as summer arrives. We have so many great...
Such a beautiful place
Date: May 29, 2018
In 2018, we’re collecting your stories to add to our special anniversary year. Here is what Victoria B. from Franklin Square, NY had to say about her time at The...
Free garden passes and colonial carpentry demonstrations June 2
Date: May 24, 2018
17THCENTURY SATURDAYS AT THE GABLES This summer’s first 17thCentury Saturday at The House of the Seven Gables is Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are welcome...
Museum Store Mondays
Date: May 21, 2018
Every Monday we’ll be featuring a unique item from our Museum Store. Our store manager and buyer, Everett Philbrook is a longtime Gables employee with a passion for picking out...
Share YOUR Stories!
Date: May 15, 2018
We have 350 years of stories to share in 2018–but we want to hear yours, too! Click here for an easy-to-fill-out form and let us know why you love The...
Works In Plein Air
Date: May 14, 2018
The Salem Arts Association is hosting their sixth annual “Works in Plein Air” residency at The House of the Seven Gables. Members of the association are invited to set up...
Sophia Peabody Hawthorne Lecture
Date: May 11, 2018
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s celebrated muse … and much more Sophia Peabody Hawthorne is popularly known for the loving and supportive relationship she had with her husband, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Sophia and Nathaniel’s...
Recognition for A Century of Stewardship
Date: May 9, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association was received a 2018 Preservation Award from Historic Salem, Inc. at their annual meeting on May 4. The preservation awards highlight projects...