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Mission & Vision

Attributed to Dana J. Quigley

MISSION

TO BE A WELCOMING, THRIVING, HISTORIC SITE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS IN OUR INCLUSIVE AMERICAN STORY.

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VISION

TO PRESERVE, SHARE AND CONTINUE THE AMERICAN STORY.

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Values

  • We value Caroline Emmerton’s founding mission of preserving the legacy of our site to sustain our Settlement programs for local immigrants.
  • We value our designation as a National Historic Landmark and the preservation of our buildings, collections and gardens.
  • We value the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
  • We value being a center of and for the community.
  • We value education as a central tenet of our programming.

The House of the Seven Gables Settlement is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization. Membership, annual donations and visitation income allow us to fulfill our mission. We do not receive federal funds to support our mission. Please consider making a donation or becoming a member to help us continue our work in the community. The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is a 501(c)(3) charity. If you would like to learn more about The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association and our strategic planning efforts, click here. Link to updated org profile sheet and most recent strategic plan