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The final Becoming American Community Conversation

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The final Becoming American Community Conversation

Date: April 30, 2019

The final Becoming American community conversation will take place Wednesday, May 1 at The Gables. The Search for General Tso will be shown at 6:00 p.m. This unique documentary will...

April Vacation Living History

Date: March 29, 2019

Celebrate Caroline Emmerton’s Birthday Over April Vacation Week  “Caroline Emmerton (1866 – 1942) was born into a life of wealth and privilege, but also inherited a legacy of service to...

What’s New in Settlement?

Date: March 29, 2019

IMMIGRATION and POP CULTURE By Elsabel Rincon After the Civil War, rapid industrialization and urbanization led to major technological advancements in communication, transportation, manufacturing, and banking. These rapid advances resulted...

Paths to POP Culture

Date: March 28, 2019

By Dan Marshall Defining pop culture is difficult, with volumes of text dedicated to achieving the task.  Pop Culture has its own ebb and flow; moving into the mainstream at...

A spirited new exhibition at The House of the Seven Gables opens April 5

Date: March 25, 2019

All are invited to a free opening reception for “POP! Goes The Gables,” a spirited new exhibition at The House of the Seven Gables. The reception is Friday, April 5,...

Delving into Pop Culture

Date: February 28, 2019

Delving into Pop Culture We are excited to announce our upcoming exhibit, Pop! Goes The Gables opening on April 5. This exhibit focuses on the impact The House of the...

Daughters of Ireland – A Quest for Freedom and Independence

Date: February 28, 2019

Daughters of Ireland – A Quest for Freedom and Independence The second largest heritage claimed by Americans is Irish, with millions immigrating to the U.S. during the 19th and 20th...

A Sweet Confection Connection

Date: January 31, 2019

The Salem Gibralter is the oldest commercially sold confection in the United States. The candy was first made in 1806 by the Spencer family who lived in North Salem. On...

Preventative Conservation at The Gables

Date: January 31, 2019

Every year, the House of Seven Gables takes a brief hiatus from hosting the public and closes for a few weeks to tackle projects not easily undertaken when visitors are...

Upcoming Exhibit: POP! Goes The Gables

Date: December 20, 2018

On a visit to his Cousin Susanna’s house on Turner Street in 1840, Nathaniel Hawthorne learned something.  “…in speaking of the old house, she said that it has had in...