The Gables Celebrates Salem Heritage Days
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Date: August 1, 2019
During Salem Heritage Days, we are offering various programs which highlight the museum’s connections to our city’s maritime history.
The Family Navigation Game
Families are invited to explore our grounds with map and compass in hand. They will ‘sail’ between different ‘ports’, learning interesting facts along the way.
When: Daily August 1 – 11 from 10:00-6:00
Living History Lab: Navigation Skills
Do you know how ships found their way before GPS? Come get your hands on some simple navigation activities and find out!
When: August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11 from 11:00-3:00
Additional events include:
Hawthorne in Hollywood
Join us for a presentation of the 2018 ‘The House of the Seven Gables’ with filmmaker Ben Wickey.
When: August 1 6:30 – 8:30
Salem Maritime Festival
Try your skill with a quill at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site festival.
When: August 3 & 4 from 10:00 – 4:00
Caribbean Connections Celebration
For a complete listing of Salem Heritage Days events, visit https://www.salem.org/event/salem-heritage-days/2019-08-09.