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Behind the Scenes: How we decorate ‘Four Centuries of Christmas’ at The Gables

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Behind the Scenes: How we decorate ‘Four Centuries of Christmas’ at The Gables

Date: October 31, 2019

Planning is underway to “deck the halls” of our historic site for our Four Centuries of Christmas Tour that runs the month of December. What does it take to prepare a...

The Ingersoll Horror

Date: September 29, 2019

Bu David Moffat On May 1, 1775, less than two weeks after the colonial world was irrevocably changed at Lexington and Concord, two young people married in Salem. The bride,...

Madeline Duppenthaler joins The Gables’ Development team

Date: August 8, 2019

  Madeline Duppenthaler is the new Development Associate at The House of the Seven Gables. She joins a busy and growing Development Department. The team’s work supports the National Historic...

Caribbean Connections Summer 2019

Date: July 31, 2019

The Gables offers a five-week summer enrichment program that aims to help Salem students and their families discover untold stories and hidden connections between Salem and the Caribbean. Caribbean Connections...

A Perfect Summer Day in Salem

Date: July 22, 2019

by Special Projects Manager, Julie Arrison-Bishop I might work at one of the most beloved historic sites in Salem, but I also love spending leisure time in Salem. We’ve had...

Community News: PEM Expansion Update

Date: April 11, 2019

Peabody Essex Museum to Open 40,000-Square-Foot Wing and 13 New Galleries and Exhibitions by September Museum-Wide Initiative Creates Entirely New Experiences Using Fresh Curatorial, Interpretative, and Design Approaches Salem, MA...

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...

Ways to support Salem Maritime NHS during the government shutdown

Date: January 10, 2019

Salem Maritime National Historic Site is affected by the government shutdown and is closed until further notice. Here are some things you can do to help: Take a walk around...

A Very Hawthorne Christmas

Date: November 30, 2018

Few communities have the rich legacy of historic houses that Salem, Massachusetts boasts. These homes, spanning four centuries, help define the character as well as the appearance of the city,...

Thank you for the media mentions!

Date: October 29, 2018

October is always a busy month in Salem and at The House of the Seven Gables. We’ve been so delighted to welcome visitors and members of the media from around...