“Work” with us this weekend at The Gables!
Date: August 2, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables has been looking at what it was like to work on our historic site over the past four centuries. This weekend our visitors will...
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What’s New In Preservation?
Date: August 1, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables needs a new roof. The mansion’s roof was last replaced in 2005. Unfortunately the “tumbled” steel nails that were used are deteriorating due to...
A Worldwide Learning Experience
Date: August 1, 2017
On Wednesday, July 19, students from this year’s Caribbean Connections program visited The Gables for the Worldwide Trading Game and a tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Their...
The Pirate Captain John Quelch
Date: August 1, 2017
by Sarah Wade, Intern In 1704, Captain John Quelch came ashore in the ship Charles at Boston after months spent chasing gold and glory off the coast of Brazil and...
From bed-chamber to classroom…
Date: July 18, 2017
In week two of our test tours, we’ll be sharing the story of The Gables as a center of art and culture. We are in the second week of sharing...
Open Auditions: Saturday 7/15 at 2:00 p.m.
Date: July 12, 2017
The producer of Spirits of the Gables and Legacy of the Hanging Judge is seeking a number of actors for this years October Performances at The House of the Seven Gables....
Accounting Room Reopens TODAY!
Date: July 10, 2017
Be a part of our newest story! The Accounting Room has been closed to visitors since January 2016. We are delighted to announce that it will be coming back...
Choose your own adventure…
Date: July 8, 2017
Monday, July 10, is going to be a big day at The House of the Seven Gables. We are delighted to announce that we’ll have two new rooms on tour–one...
Gifts at The Gables
Date: June 30, 2017
by Everett Philbrook Shopping for a great gift ? Eye catching colorful patterns available in porcelain teapots, cups & saucers or mugs, all are gift boxed and are sure to...
What’s New in Preservation?
Date: June 30, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables recently partnered with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for a six-month project to measure environmental conditions around our National Historic Landmark District museum...