Ben Wickey was inspired to create a stop-action animated version of the famed novel for his CalArts graduate project in 2018. Join us for a private viewing of the new take on an old classic and for a Q&A with the filmmaker. >> Click here to watch the official trailer << Gables Members: $7.50 (login... View Article
Experience a more personal history of Salem from the perspectives of the people who don’t make it into the history books. From enslaved people to indentured servants to immigrants fleeing war and looking for opportunity the Derby St. Neighborhood has been a backbone of Salem since its earliest days. Your purchase of the audio tour... View Article
Intended for the true Hawthorne fan and the just curious alike, tour through Salem, guided by Nathaniel Hawthorne, sharing his stories, his inspirations, and the many ghosts of Salem. Encounter the characters he created along the way that have endured in American culture for centuries, and perhaps discuss them with the muse of his psyche.... View Article
The kitchen might be modern, but the recipes are colonial classics. Virtually join our staff in the cafe kitchen for a lesson about colonial foodways while you watch us prep and cook meals inspired by seventeenth-century recipes. This year's theme is colonial comfort food to drive the cold winter away. If you want to recreate... View Article
Join us for two unique films made by immigrants, about immigrants in partnership with Community Supported Film. New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants and refugees. The stories produced provide a unique insider perspective on the integration challenges faced by immigrants and the contributions they make... View Article
Go to The Gables. Go Directly to The Gables for our inaugural MONOPOLY Tournament. Did you know that the precursor to MONOPOLY was called "The Landlords' Game" and was created by Elizabeth Magie? Join us for some competitive fun with the Parker Bros. classic board game. Fun for all and prizes for select winners! All... View Article
MONOPOLY, one of the best-selling board games of all time, was a product of Parker Brothers, a long-time Salem institution. Join author Mary Pilon for a look at the social history of the game, learn who inspired the original version, and find out why this game remains a timeless classic. Cost: Free for Gables members;... View Article
The kitchen might be modern, but the recipes are colonial classics. Virtually join our staff in the cafe kitchen for a lesson about colonial foodways while you watch us prep and cook meals inspired by seventeenth-century recipes. This year's theme is colonial comfort food to drive the cold winter away. If you want to recreate... View Article
Join us this year at The Gables to celebrate the festive season. This member holiday event will include caroling lead by our lovely staff, a photo op in front of the Uptons’ Christmas Tree in the parlor of The Gables, ornament making, a hot cocoa bar and cookies, and 25% off for all membership levels... View Article
The kitchen might be modern, but the recipes are colonial classics. Virtually join our staff in the cafe kitchen for a lesson about colonial foodways while you watch us prep and cook meals inspired by seventeenth-century recipes. This year's theme is colonial comfort food to drive the cold winter away. If you want to recreate... View Article