Looking for a creative outlet for your family during these trying times? The House of the Seven Gables and Salem Arts Association is hosting a Gables-themed family art contest. Paint, draw, photograph, sculpt – whatever moves you! We can't wait to see how The Gables inspires YOU! Judges from the Salem Arts Association will pick the winners in the following age groups: 7 and under 8 -10 11 – 13 14 – 18 Winners will receive a family pack of…
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In 1916, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum. The children often attended classes that taught household and industrial skills like cooking, woodworking, sewing, and gardening. Join us April 18 – 26 from 11:00 to 3:00 for our Living History Labs, featuring hands-on activities based on Settlement House programs of the early 20th century. Play both scientist and historian in ‘lab experiments’ where you practice your sewing, work on your paper folding…
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Join Caroline Emmerton on her birthday as she oversees hands-on activities based on her early Settlement programs. Chat about her thoughts on restoring the House of the Seven Gables in 1910 and her vision for the organization's "future". Ongoing 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00.
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Join us for a special tour of the privately-owned John Proctor House in Peabody, MA and see this "infamous" first-period home up close and personal. This event is exclusively for members of The House of the Seven Gables. You are invited to join us or to learn more about the benefits of membership by clicking here.
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Are you a Turner or Ingersoll? Hawthorne or Emmerton? Maybe even an Upton? If you are connected by family lines to our story at The House of the Seven Gables, we would love to meet you. Join during Salem Ancestry Days. We'll ask you to fill out a short form and bring along any special pictures or stories you'd like to share. You and a guest are then welcome to join us for a guided tour to learn more about…
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Until recently, the preferred penmanship was cursive writing. If you'd like to look back through your family's history, wouldn't it be nice to be able to read it all? Would you like to know what people 100 years ago were writing? Or would you just love to create modern, creative scripts? Join us for a kid-friendly cursive writing workshop! Our instructor team will cover the basics of the D'Nealian cursive method. Family pricing (up to three children/students): $10 members, $20…
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New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants in the United States. Their stories provide a unique insider perspective on the integration challenges faced by immigrants and the contributions they make to the culture, economy and social fabric of the United States. Join us to see these 10 unique films made by 10 immigrants. Each film will be followed by a community conversation about a variety of topics related to immigration. Schedule…
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Please note: This lecture has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. If you have registered for this event and can attend on May 20 - do nothing! Your registration will be good for that day. If you have registered and cannot attend the rescheduled lecture, please email jarrison@7gables.org. We'll work on issuing refunds over the next few days. ----------- Local historian Irene Axelrod will share the incredible tale of the life of Lydia Pinkham and her role…
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As a thank you for service to our country, The House of the Seven Gables is pleased to offer free admission for veterans with military ID on Memorial Day. Active military families receive the military discount with ID during regular operating hours for guided tours. Please contact Dan at 978-306-7012 or info@7gables.org with any questions.
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Rebel Yell Yoga will host a summer yoga series on our seaside lawn. It will be a magical night with proceeds benefiting The Gables.
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