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Gifts at The Gables

Date: January 1, 2017

Salem: Cornerstones of a Historic City is the indispensable guide to historic Salem. Learn about the major aspects of Salem’s history: maritime trade, the Witch Trials, exceptional architecture, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. This...

Life and Labor over Four Centuries

Date: January 1, 2017

In 2017, The House of the Seven Gables will examine life and labor over four centuries on our museum campus which is a National Historic Landmark District. The annual exhibition...

In the Deep Midwinter, One Common Goal

Date: January 1, 2017

Winter is a time for gathering in, a season to pull inwards, both for protection and for growing stronger.  No Settlement program demonstrates that instinct better than the Adult ESL...

The Future of Our Collections

Date: January 1, 2017

Since the end of November, Susan Baker Leavitt and Zoë Quinn have been working to create a complete inventory of the objects stored and displayed on The House of the...

Christmas Banned! Violators Brought To Court!

Date: December 23, 2016

by Dan Marshall Manager of Visitor Services This holiday season we will once again be offering our Christmas tour of The House of the Seven Gables. The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion is...

A Look Back at 2016 in Preservation

Date: December 20, 2016

This past year has been one of big dreams and even bigger accomplishments. Our dedicated staff have devoted themselves to new, exciting projects while continuing to maintain the daily tasks...

Temporary Collection Support Staff Hard at Work

Date: December 17, 2016

The House of the Seven Gables recently said goodbye to longtime Collections Care Specialist, Kristin Cunha, who had been with the organization for 17 years. She and her family left...

Collections Corner

Date: December 16, 2016

by Mary Langone Lead/Senior Tour Guide Two of the most beloved pieces displayed in the house during the holiday season are our Christmas Tree and Rocking Horse. The Christmas tree...

Elves and Shoppers

Date: December 15, 2016

By Karen Barter, Director of Development Does your holiday list have you stumped? Are you looking for a gift for that “Someone who has Everything”? Consider giving a Brick that...

A Tradition of Giving

Date: December 13, 2016

by David Moffat Lead/Senior Tour Guide For over a century, The House of the Seven Gables has been celebrating Christmas with merrymaking and charity. The Settlement House opened in 1908...