The only way to visit the historic site is with an advance online ticket purchase. Grounds passes are currently available. Guided tours begin on November 27. CLICK HERE to buy tickets and learn more.

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Caroline Emmerton solo photograph

Caroline Emmerton: World Traveler

March 31, 2020 2:00 pm Published by Sarah Garriepy

Caroline Emmerton: World Traveler By David Moffat In 1888, Caroline Emmerton’s trip to Europe was cut short with the... View Article

Caroline Emmerton teaching a settlement class in the Hooper-Hathaway House

Enterprising Women: Caroline Emmerton

January 31, 2020 1:30 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of... View Article

Looking Ahead at 2020 – Enterprising Women

January 1, 2020 6:00 am Published by Sarah Garriepy

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of... View Article

Historic Gables Settlement House image of nurses

Stories abound during Salem Women’s History Day

March 21, 2019 6:17 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

By: Rae Francouer Women’s history is everyone’s history. And while Salem’s women have had compelling stories to tell over the... View Article

Historic Gables Settlement House image of nurses

Salem Women’s History Day at The Gables

February 28, 2019 1:33 pm Published by Sarah Garriepy

Salem Women’s History Day at The Gables On Sunday, March 24, The Gables will celebrate Salem Women’s History Day. At... View Article

Cooking class at The House of the Seven Gables Settlement House

Daughters of Ireland – A Quest for Freedom and Independence

February 28, 2019 1:32 pm Published by Sarah Garriepy

Daughters of Ireland – A Quest for Freedom and Independence The second largest heritage claimed by Americans is Irish, with... View Article

The Gables Blog

Grateful for Grants November 23, 2020
During this time of partially shuttered operations, The House of the Seven Gables is extremely pleased to acknowledge the receipt of three important grants. The grants include: a Nonprofit Resiliency Grant from Essex County Community Foundation; a Mass Humanities CARES Grant and a National Endowment for Humanities Grant. Together these grants contribute to the Museum’s... […]
A Classic Experience is Coming Back! November 11, 2020
Our season is extending! We are delighted to announce that we’ll be extending our Grounds Pass season through November 25. The Grounds Pass is a safe, fun, and informative way to visit and support The House of the Seven Gables in an open-air setting. Visitors will receive: Access to a 30-minute narrated historic site tour using a personal... […]
Archives Project Near Completion November 10, 2020
NEH grant makes important archival work possible at The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables is excited to announce the completion of the archives processing project, funded by the National Endowment for Humanities CARES grant to improve the organization and long-term care of its unique archives. The receipt of the... […]
Some exciting news… November 6, 2020
We are excited to announce that we are extending our season through at least November 25! Our staff has enjoyed welcoming visitors all season and we don’t want the fun to end. We look forward to sharing our updated Grounds Pass experience with everyone on Wednesday, November 11. We’ll be continuing with our narrated tour... […]
A Gift Never Opened November 2, 2020
By Will Demick If history museums are a window to the past, then their archives create the landscapes through the glass. Books, manuscripts and letters can lead one down a winding road tinged with the ages, peaked and nadired by the reckless hand. They contain the primary sources that give us insight into the people... […]

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