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...
A Sweet Confection Connection
Events at The Gables>Community Events at The Gables
A Christmas literary mystery debated at The Gables
Date: November 6, 2018
A fun holiday lecture, wassail and holiday shopping Nov. 24 The House of the Seven Gables, known for its festive celebrations and community spirit, kicks off the holidays on November...
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...
Come to The Gables for an inspired speed-writing session November 3
Date: October 30, 2018
Famous First Lines “Halfway down a by-street of one of our New England towns stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables, facing towards various points of the...
Learn new ways to extend your warm welcome in an interactive workshop at The Gables
Date: September 14, 2018
There’s almost nothing better than a warm welcome. Anxieties are put to rest. Communications channels stretch open. And smiles light the way forward. Magdalena Gómez uses theater, dance and movement...
Your support is needed for Gables Fest
Date: June 18, 2018
Gables Fest in coming on August 4! Our talented staff is working with the talented crew at Creative Collective to put the final touches on Gables Fest. This event is...
Gables-themes prizes awards for Massachusetts History Day Winners
Date: April 27, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables worked with the organizers for Massachusetts History Day to offer prizes for middle and high school students who have researched and presented exemplary history...
Becoming American
Date: April 1, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables is excited to be one of 32 nonprofits selected to participate in the Becoming American Documentary Film and Discussion Series. Becoming American is a...
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....
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...