Events

In our Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables guests can play both scientist and historian by getting their hands and minds on some fun and engaging experiences from the past. In 1915, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum.  The children often attended...

In our Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables guests can play both scientist and historian by getting their hands and minds on some fun and engaging experiences from the past. In 1915, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum.  The children often attended...

In our Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables guests can play both scientist and historian by getting their hands and minds on some fun and engaging experiences from the past. In 1915, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum.  The children often attended...

Alexandra Piñeros Shields, Ph.D., Executive Director, Essex County Community Organization, will give an overview of the political and economic dynamics that have shaped U.S immigration policy and affected immigrants from Latin America.  Her talk, How Can We Reframe the Immigration Debate?  will highlight lessons for our current immigration policy challenges. The House of the Seven Gables...

Step back in time with a tour of The House of the Seven Gables as it was written by founder Caroline Emmerton before 1920. Hear the interesting interpretation of the museum as it was shared with the earliest visitors to the famed historic house museum and learn about how research over the years has helped...

In our Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables guests can play both scientist and historian by getting their hands and minds on some fun and engaging experiences from the past. In 1915, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum.  The children often attended...

*Please note that The House of the Seven Gables will be closing at 2pm on Sunday, September 18 for our annual fundraising event, Taste of The Gables. In our Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables guests can play both scientist and historian by getting their hands and minds on some fun...

Join us on Sunday, September 18 for The Gables’ annual fundraiser. Taste of The Gables 2016 takes full advantage of our region’s spectacular bounty. Gather with us on this special evening as we celebrate good food, good friends, and supporters. Tickets are $80 for members and $100 for those who are not yet members. Advanced ticket sales...

Part of our Seven Lectures at Seven Gables Series Dance, theatre, and pageantry played an important role at the House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association in the days of Caroline Emmerton. Join Anjali Mitter Duva, author of the historical novel Faint Promise of Rain for a journey to 16th century Rajasthan, India. Based on...

Join longtime Gables head gardener Robyn Kantor for a brief overview and Q&A related to the Colonial Revival seaside gardens at The House of the Seven Gables. Ms. Kantor will share the unique design history, information about plantings, and field questions about how to make your own garden bloom. The initial presentation will start at...