What's Happening in Preservation?
Date: January 1, 2017
Closing to the public in early January does not mean that we sit idle. We work right through winter here at The Gables, just like Jack Frost! This public closure...
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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...