Events

Intended for the true Hawthorne fan and the just curious alike, tour through Salem, guided by Nathaniel Hawthorne, sharing his stories, his inspirations, and the many ghosts of Salem. Encounter the characters he created along the way that have endured in American culture for centuries, and perhaps discuss them with the muse of his psyche....

Highlighting the backgrounds and cultures of students in the ESL and Citizenship classes at The House of the Seven Gables.

The House of the Seven Gables and Salem Lit Fest are inviting all of our writers to visit The Gables, the famous home that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to pen the novel of the same name. We hope you will become equally inspired to write, be it a poem, short story, or song and share it with your colleagues and the public.

The House of the Seven Gables and Salem Lit Fest are inviting all of our writers to visit The Gables, the famous home that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to pen the novel of the same name. We hope you will become equally inspired to write, be it a poem, short story, or song and share it with your colleagues and the public.

The House of the Seven Gables and Salem Lit Fest are inviting all of our writers to visit The Gables, the famous home that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to pen the novel of the same name. We hope you will become equally inspired to write, be it a poem, short story, or song and share it with your colleagues and the public.

A wonderful, fun family event co-sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables and the City of Salem's Park, Recreation and Community Services Department. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Gain crucial insights into the Executive Orders, Immigration Enforcement, Public vs. Private Spaces, and more! This 40-minute training, followed by a 20-minute Q&A, is tailored for nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving our community.

Join us for the Nathaniel Hawthorne Society’s annual lecture at The House of the Seven Gables. This year’s speaker will be Dr. Robert Levine, Distinguished University Professor of English at the University of Maryland, College Park and editor of the Norton Critical Edition of The House of the Seven Gables.

Tour Salem through the eyes of this city's famous son, Nathaniel Hawthorne. We'll explore the physical world of the Gothic author by visiting many of the sites he frequented during his life here and discuss how the events tied to those locations influenced his life and legacy.

This lecture includes a comparison of the opposing personalities of Elizabeth Manning Hawthorne and her 6-year-younger sister, Maria Louisa, with excerpts from personal letters to illustrate their individual qualities.