The Gables will be open daily 10 - 6. All purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE. We strongly suggest advance ticket purchases. A major repaving project is planned for Derby Street starting on 7/28. Access to parking at our historic site will be limited. Plan your trip accordingly.

Mission & Vision

Old Picture of Women Having Tea in Garden | Historic Preservation | House of Seven Gables Mission

Old Photo of Children Learning How to Sew | House of 7 Gables Mission | Settlement Program

Old Photo of Children Cooking | House of 7 Gables Mission | Settlement Program

Old Photo of Children Working | House of Seven Gables Mission | Settlement Program

Mission Statement:

To be a welcoming, thriving, historic site and community resource that engages people of all backgrounds in our inclusive American story.

Vision Statement:

To preserve, share and continue the American story.

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.