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Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Program on Our Immigration Experience

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Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Program on Our Immigration Experience

Date: October 31, 2018

The House of the Seven Gables in partnership with Salem State University and the North Shore CDC is hosting a new program series titled “Becoming American: A Documentary Film and...

A Wonderful Year of Celebration for The House of the Seven Gables

Date: October 31, 2018

We are in the midst of sharing 350 years of stories during our grand anniversary year. Thanks to the support of Mass Humanities, we have been able to offer a...

Musical Instruments in The House of the Seven Gables

Date: July 31, 2018

Story and Photos by: Michael Judd In the parlor of The House of the Seven Gables is a portrait of Susanna Ingersoll, former owner of the house and cousin to...

The Long History of Wallpaper at The Gables

Date: April 1, 2018

Every owner of The Gables left behind evidence that they adopted the decorative trend of wallpaper in the home—a trend that has a long and interesting history in New England....

Thank you Mass Humanities!

Date: March 26, 2018

We are delighted to announce that we have received a program grant from  for our 2018 Hawthorne-related programming. The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is delighted to announce...

Collections Corner

Date: February 28, 2018

by Zoë Quinn and Susan Baker-Leavitt, Collections Care Specialists For Salem Women’s History Day we have chosen to highlight a seemingly innocuous object: a bulletin board. This bulletin board, however,...

Gifts at The Gables

Date: February 28, 2018

by Everett Philbrook, Store Manager An old chair brought to the shores of New England in the early-seventeenth century and tales of its subsequent owners is the theme of Nathaniel...

Stories from the Settlement

Date: February 28, 2018

By Elsabel Rincón, Manager of Settlement Programs As the city celebrates Salem Women’s History Day, I am once again reminded and inspired by the visionary, entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of...

Henrietta Upton: An Inspired Life

Date: February 28, 2018

by David Moffat, Senior Tour Guide and Lead Researcher There are numerous examples of strong women in the history of The House of the Seven Gables, including Mary Kitchen Turner,...

RECAP: Exhibit Opening and Community Conversation #1

Date: February 1, 2018

Did you miss our opening? You have all month to check out The Baystate: A Multicultural Landscape at The Gables! On Tuesday night, The Baystate: A Multicultural Landscape opened at...