Events

Mr. Turino will explore the life and work of William Sumner Appleton, founder of the organization now known as Historic New England. Using examples from New England historic sites including Caroline Emerton and the House of Seven Gables, the presentation will illustrate Appleton’s numerous contributions to the evolution of the historic preservation movement during the...

Join the staff and crew behind the structural restoration of the Secret Room at The House of the Seven Gables for a symposium about the project. Learn about the architectural planning, engineering, and construction as well as plans for the future of the project. A tour of the project will be available from 9:15 –...

Join us for the opening of our annual exhibit, These Walls Do Talk. The 2018 exhibit shares the science and history about how we know what we know about the 350-year-old Turner-Ingersoll Mansion including analysis of paint, wallpaper, and architecture and primary source documents such as deeds and drawings. The exhibit opening is an open...

The House of the Seven Gables (1668) and Jeremiah Lee Mansion Marblehead, MA (1768) both have an important anniversary in 2018.  Celebrate a few centuries of history and see the difference 100 years makes to architectural styles. – Save! Visitors receive $2 off admission with a Marblehead Museum or Gables receipt. – If you are...

June 1 kicks off the monthly 17th Century Saturdays celebration in Essex County and at The House of the Seven Gables. First-period homes from around the region will be offering special activities all day. The Gables will offer free garden passes on June 1. With the garden pass, you can enjoy Living History Labs in the...

Explore an American icon 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...

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...

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...

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...