Each year, The Gables partners with local experts, musicians, writers, actors, educators, community artists, and literary, historic, and scientific institutions to create and present engaging and meaningful programming that is open to the public. We seek to explore themes related to our historic site that represent our mission and vision. We honor our past and reckon with our hard histories, acknowledge, welcome, and celebrate our community, and provide support for immigrants and their families in order to make positive change. There is something for everyone to choose from: lectures, performances, specialty tours, kids and family activities, cooking and dance classes, and participation in local festivals. Check out what’s coming up and come join The Gables as we explore history and culture together and create a brighter future!
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...
