A Farewell and A Welcome
Date: June 2, 2022
This month we say farewell to Kara McLaughlin, executive director of nine years. Kara has shown great commitment to the community at The Gables through her work to promote our...
A Farewell and A Welcome
The House of the Seven Gables–General
Information about visiting The House of the Seven Gables, general history, tours, fun facts, highlights, etc.
Website Update Project – Coming Soon!
Date: May 24, 2022
The team at The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association (The Gables) is honored to be selected by the Baker-Polito Administration, along with the Executive Office of Housing and...
In the Garden – May Edition
Date: May 18, 2022
Lilacs are a very important part of The Gables garden. We used to have many more than we have now, and they made a strong impression on our founder, Caroline...
News Release – The House of the Seven Gables Appoints Dakota Russell as Executive Director
Date: May 12, 2022
News Release – May 12, 2022 __________________________ The House of the Seven Gables Appoints Dakota Russell as Executive Director SALEM – Dakota Russell, a leader in the museum and historic...
What’s New in Settlement?
Date: May 10, 2022
This spring, we’ve hosted two of four Community Conversations on race equity. This season’s series is designed to engage community members in thoughtful and respectful conversation facilitated by Shawn Newton,...
What’s New in Preservation?
Date: May 3, 2022
In honor of National Preservation Month, we would like to share an update on the preservation department’s current work. Addressing the realities of human-made climate change requires two actions of...
In the Garden – April Edition
Date: April 28, 2022
Tulips are the centerpiece of our spring gardens. They usually bloom late April/early May, depending on the weather. The incredible team that designs and maintains our seaside gardens has planted...
Celebrating our Founder’s Birthday Month
Date: April 21, 2022
April is an auspicious month at The House of the Seven Gables. Our founder, Caroline Emmerton, was born on April 21, 1866, on Summer Street in Salem to George Emmerton...
Welcome Our New Director of Preservation Paul Wright
Date: April 14, 2022
Hi, my name is Paul Wright and I’m excited to be the new Director of Preservation and Maintenance here at The House of Seven Gables. My passion for preservation led...
Welcoming New Citizens this Winter
Date: April 1, 2022
We would like to congratulate two of our Settlement Association citizenship students, Nirma Munoz de Pena and Jorge Liriano Francisco, who took their oaths of allegiance and became United States...