Tell us your stories
Date: October 11, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables is celebrating 350 years of stories in 2018. In 2018, the famed House of the Seven Gables turns 350 years old. We would love...
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Do’s and don’ts for a great Haunted Happenings experience
Date: October 5, 2017
Re-posted from 2016. By guest contributor Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem Salem Haunted Happenings, the annual celebration of Halloween and fall in New England has grown into one of the...
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...