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Collections Corner: “White Stone Days” Charlotte Forten Grimké’s Time in Salem

Date: March 4, 2026

  “White Stone Days”: Charlotte Forten Grimké’s Time in Salem by Anna Ruane   The City of Salem was home to a fair share of notable figures-Roger Conant, Elias Hasket...

Press Release: The House of the Seven Gables receives grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art to conserve “Flight into Egypt”

Date: April 3, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2023   The House of the Seven Gables receives grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art to conserve “Flight into Egypt” The House of the...

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Date: March 3, 2022

March is National Women’s History Month and we are excited to participate in Salem Women’s History Day on March 27. The House of the Seven Gables board member Robin Woodman...

Caroline Emmerton: World Traveler

Date: March 31, 2020

Caroline Emmerton: World Traveler By David Moffat   In 1888, Caroline Emmerton’s trip to Europe was cut short with the unexpected news that her father had passed away at the...

Enterprising Women: Caroline Emmerton

Date: January 31, 2020

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of this historic milestone, The House of the Seven Gables will...

Looking Ahead at 2020 – Enterprising Women

Date: January 1, 2020

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of this historic milestone, The House of the Seven Gables will...

Stories abound during Salem Women’s History Day

Date: March 21, 2019

By: Rae Francouer Women’s history is everyone’s history. And while Salem’s women have had compelling stories to tell over the centuries, their voices haven’t always been heard. Salem Women’s History...

Salem Women’s History Day at The Gables

Date: February 28, 2019

Salem Women’s History Day at The Gables On Sunday, March 24, The Gables will celebrate Salem Women’s History Day. At The Gables, our talented guides will share a revamped guided...

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...