Join The Gables Settlement Association Adult ESL and Citizenship students to celebrate a year of dedication and hard work on acquiring English language proficiency and attaining American Citizenship. Details and a link to RSVP will be posted late winter 2019.
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Join our ESL and Citizenship students for a day in New York City learning about the American immigrant experience and celebrating the conclusion of the Becoming American community conversation series. Upon arrival in the city, board a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. At both sites, encounter the experiences of turn-of-the-century immigrants, the effects that they had on their families, and how those shaped their newly adopted homeland. In the afternoon, the group will visit the 9-11…
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Our favorite tradition returns for yet another year! Enjoy the Independence Day fireworks display from The Gables’ private seaside lawn – the best view in town! Please contact Allison at 978-306-7005 or afrench@7gables.org for more details. Registration information will be posted spring 2019. **This event is FREE for members of The House of the Seven Gables and $10 for guests of members. We invite you to join us!
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Celebrate 350 years of stories during 17th Century Saturdays at The House of the Seven Gables. Activities include guided tours of the 1668 Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, Living History Labs in the 1682 Hooper-Hathaway House, and unique shopping in the Museum Store, located in the c.1655 Retire Beckett House. Take in the architecture, seaside views, and the annual exhibit Pop! Goes The Gables. Check out the offerings for our new Arts and Mysteries Revealed on first Saturdays. Uncover the secrets and techniques of…
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Uncover the secrets and techniques of trades, chores & crafts of the past. Historical trade demonstrations will vary each month. Arts and Mysteries revealed will be scheduled during North of Boston's 17th Century Saturdays. This special programming will be included with your admission to The Gables.
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site will be hosting a marathon read of The House of the Seven Gables at our museum campus. Join us from the beginning or stop by to listen as the novel progresses. The Witch City Writers will be on hand with some fun literary activities for all ages. More details and information about signing up will be released in spring 2019. Garden passes and the marathon reading event will be free in honor of Nathaniel Hawthorne's…
Find out more »Celebrate 350 years of stories during 17th Century Saturdays at The House of the Seven Gables. Activities include guided tours of the 1668 Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, Living History Labs in the 1682 Hooper-Hathaway House, and unique shopping in the Museum Store, located in the c.1655 Retire Beckett House. Take in the architecture, seaside views, and the annual exhibit Pop! Goes The Gables. Check out the offerings for our new Arts and Mysteries Revealed on first Saturdays. Uncover the secrets and techniques of…
Find out more »Uncover the secrets and techniques of trades, chores & crafts of the past. Historical trade demonstrations will vary each month. Arts and Mysteries revealed will be scheduled during North of Boston's 17th Century Saturdays. This special programming will be included with your admission to The Gables.
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Celebrate a summer of achievement with the newest students in the Salem Public Schools. After 5 weeks of adventures and stories, these young Salemites are ready to better share Salem’s hidden connection with the Caribbean and other parts of the world. To learn more about our Caribbean Connections program, click here.
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From the Irish immigrants of the nineteenth century to the women of the World War II era to the array of international talent today, the players on the baseball diamond have been a representation of Americans since the early days of “America’s pastime.” Brian Sheehy, captain of the Essex Base Ball Organization will talk about the Irish and their roles and influences in the growth of baseball in the 19th century. Registration information and tickets will be available late spring 2019.…
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