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Honoring Unsung Community Heroes in Modern Times

Date: October 1, 2017

by Ana Nuncio A stroll along Derby Street, past St. Joseph’s Hall, past The Gables and on to Winter Island Park this October will offer residents and visitors a sense...

What’s New in Preservation?

Date: October 1, 2017

The oldest house on our property is seeing the advantage of much needed repairs this season. The Retire Beckett House (c. 1655) has a new door on the garden side....

Upcoming events for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Date: September 26, 2017

Join the Latino Leadership Coalition and other local partners for a series of great events sharing Hispanic heritage, history,  and culture through October 14.   September 29th Uprooting racism, privilege...

The Nathaniel Hawthorne Society

Date: September 25, 2017

A unique gathering for all things Hawthorne Are you world’s biggest Hawthorne fan? Did you just read The Scarlet Letter for the first time and want to know more? Have...

‘Tis the season to plan your holiday outing!

Date: September 14, 2017

Holiday Party Planning Special! Treat your staff or colleagues to a unique holiday celebration in the heart of Salem. Our corporate social bookings allow party planners to stay on budget...

Plan your October visit to The Gables!

Date: September 13, 2017

Are you joining us for all of the fun and excitement that is Haunted Happenings? We want to make sure that you have a great experience at The Gables in...

Travel and Fun: Caribbean Connections Style

Date: September 5, 2017

The most memorable experiences are often found in our own backyards. Many of us tend to bypass attractions, museums, and natural sites in our own towns and cities. Sometimes these...

Thanks to Megan Couture-King

Date: August 14, 2017

When one door closes, another one opens… We’re sad to say good-bye to our Salem State University intern–Megan Couture-King. Megan is going into her senior year with a history major...

Final weekend of Salem’s Heritage Days

Date: August 11, 2017

You’re invited! The Salem’s Heritage Days celebration is approaching its final weekend. From a classic car meet at the Phillips House Museum on historic Chestnut Street to an ice cream...

“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...