You are invited to explore Life and Labor over Centuries at The House of the Seven Gables in 2017. The Seven Lectures at Seven Gables series will welcome authors from around the country to speak on topics that relate to work and how it has impacted American culture. The popular Community Conversation series will open up dialogue about the impact of labor on modern American immigrants. Besides these signature programs, Gables staff will be offering themed tours, family programs, and…
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July 1-October 29 Saturdays and Sundays 10:30-1:00 & 2:00-4:30 Try your hand at history! The Living History Lab hands-on history program at The House of the Seven Gables allows the young and young at heart to learn about history through a unique set of experiments. Living History Labs take place on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Activities and location vary daily. All events are included with admission to museum. Admission is…
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For nearly 150 of her 220-year career, USS Constitution has called Boston her homeport. From the building of the massive frigate in Boston’s North End, to manning the ship with sailors and Marines through “houses of rendezvous” in the city, to her repairs after battle at the Charlestown Navy Yard, the life of “Old Ironsides” has been inextricably entwined with Boston. This illustrated presentation will review the building of Constitution, the service of U.S. Navy sailors and Marines in the…
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Salem Heritage Days offer a wonderful way for Salem residents and visitors to connect with Salem’s history, art, and cultural scene. At The Gables, visitors can learn about sailing the high seas with a variety of family-friendly and hands-on activities. The Family Navigation Game is offered daily from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Living History Labs hands-on history experience will take place daily from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. All events are included with…
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During 17th Century Saturdays at The House of the Seven Gables, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in four centuries of history at our National Historic Landmark District site. Enjoy a guided tour of the famed House of the Seven Gables followed by a Living History Lab in the 1682 Hooper-Hathaway House. Our Museum Store is located in the c. 1655 Retire Beckett House—thought to be one of Salem’s oldest homes. Enjoy an audio tour or just a quiet stroll…
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The Gables is commemorating four centuries of work on its National Historic Landmark museum campus. On first weekends, May – September, visitors are welcome to visit the annual exhibit, take a work-focused tour about one of the oldest timber-framed mansions in North America, or check out the signature Living History Labs hands-on history experience. At select times, there will be demonstrations of historic work activities. All events are included with admission to museum. Admission is free for Salem residents and…
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Join us for the book launch event and celebration of the publication of Images of America: The House of the Seven Gables. The authors, Ryan Conary, David Moffat, and Everett Philbrook will share some of the highlights of their work in a short lecture. After the lecture, there will be a book signing, reception, and champagne toast in honor of the upcoming 350th anniversary of The House of the Seven Gables. All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit…
Find out more »During 17th Century Saturdays at The House of the Seven Gables, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in four centuries of history at our National Historic Landmark District site. Enjoy a guided tour of the famed House of the Seven Gables followed by a Living History Lab in the 1682 Hooper-Hathaway House. Our Museum Store is located in the c. 1655 Retire Beckett House—thought to be one of Salem’s oldest homes. Enjoy an audio tour or just a quiet stroll…
Find out more »The Gables is commemorating four centuries of work on its National Historic Landmark museum campus. Over Labor Day weekend, visitors are welcome to visit the annual exhibit, take a work-focused tour about one of the oldest timber-framed mansions in North America, or check out the signature Living History Labs hands-on history experience. At select times, there will be demonstrations of historic work activities. All events are included with admission to museum. Admission is free for Salem residents and members of…
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Although domestic servants made everyday life in grand homes possible, their identities and roles within the household have long been hidden. This lecture will illustrate the diversity of domestic service in New England over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries by focusing on three Historic New England properties. Period domestic manuals, ephemera, and other general material will also bring the lives of servants and relationships with their employers to the foreground. Dr. Jennifer Pustz is the former museum historian at Historic…
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