Join three of Salem's most popular Instagrammers for a show-and-tell of their favorite Salem images. Learn the stories behind the pictures and why our three presenters love Salem's aesthetic for their art. Be sure to follow PurelySalem, HelloSalem, and Frost_Oath on Instagram before the presentation. Registration is free, but donations are appreciated to help The House of the Seven Gables. >> Click here to register << What's The Story? Stories are at the core of what we do at…
Find out more »In this 50-minute online program, living history performers Richard Smith and Rob Velella will explore the relationship of Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne using their original words to convey their thoughts on their 19th-century world, their contemporaries like Alcott and Emerson, and one another. This living history program, which premiered at the Thoreau Society Annual Gathering in 2014, gleans directly from letters, journals, speeches, and other writing to bring listeners back to New England of the mid-1800s. A question…
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Ben Wickey was inspired to create a stop-action animated version of the famed novel for his CalArts graduate project in 2018. Join us for a private viewing of the new take on an old classic and for a Q&A with the filmmaker. The official date of this program is to be determined. Once finalized, a link for registration and more details will be posted. >> Click here to watch the official trailer << What's The Story? Stories are…
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Go to The Gables. Go Directly to The Gables for our inaugural MONOPOLY Tournament. Did you know that the precursor to MONOPOLY was called "The Landlords' Game" and was created by Elizabeth Magie? Join us for some competitive fun with the Parker Bros. classic board game. Fun for all and prizes for select winners! All proceeds from this event will support The Gables' mission. Schedule of Events: Adult Tournament (up to 32 players) 9:30 a.m. - Registration/Check-in: 9:30 (32) 10:00…
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MONOPOLY, one of the best-selling board games of all times, was a product of Parker Brothers, a long-time Salem institution. Join author Mary Pilon for a look at the social history of the game, learn who inspired the original version, and find out why this game remains a timeless classic. Registration for this event will open in June 2021. What's The Story? Stories are at the core of what we do at The House of the Seven Gables. They…
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