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...
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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...
Exciting changes coming to the visitor experience at The House of the Seven Gables
Date: May 9, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables, 350 years old this year, is under the microscope. Scrutiny in old age, while unpleasant for humans, ensures quality longevity and accessibility when it...
Just what is this NARM you speak of?
Date: May 5, 2018
Is it a bird? A dinosaur? An instrument? A prescription? None of the above! NARM is the North American Reciprocal Museum Association. If you belong to any of the museums...
Thanks to our spring intern!
Date: April 30, 2018
Anthony DiVirgilo is in the American Studies program at Salem State University. After being a big help to the organization last October as a volunteer concierge, we were delighted that...
Share YOUR stories!
Date: April 27, 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...
Gables-themes prizes awards for Massachusetts History Day Winners
Date: April 27, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables worked with the organizers for Massachusetts History Day to offer prizes for middle and high school students who have researched and presented exemplary history...
The Gables wins the Celebrate Salem Community Service Award
Date: April 26, 2018
Executive Director Kara McLaughlin accepted the Community Service Award on behalf of the The House of the Seven Gables at last evening’s Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner at the Peabody Essex...
Miss Caroline Emmerton celebrates her birthday with a tour of The Gables
Date: April 14, 2018
MEET THE PAST Fans of The House of the Seven Gables are in for a special treat on Saturday, April 21. Caroline Emmerton, the philanthropist who restored Salem’s Turner-Ingersoll...