The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Beverly residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich 2/23: Tri-Town…
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The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Hamilton-Wenham residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich 2/23: Tri-Town…
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Diane Portnoy is the founder and CEO of The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. in Malden, MA as well as the author of Immigrant Struggles, Immigrant Gifts. Ms. Portnoy will talk about the founding of her organization that now serves hundreds of local immigrants and refugees in the Greater Boston area. She'll be sharing her career highlights, challenges, and her own story of becoming a US Citizen. $10; Free for Gables' members. Click here to get tickets. Enterprising Women: The 19th…
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Celebrate Salem’s So Sweet at The House of the Seven Gables with a day of festive events. Ice Sculpture Viewing: Sculptures will be installed around Salem through the day on February 8. Check out Salem Main Streets for all of the details. Free Grounds Passes: Download our audio tour and enjoy a stroll around our snowy grounds or pop into our Museum Store for a last-minute gift for your Valentine. Free. (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Family Valentine Crafts: Join…
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The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Ipswich residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich 2/23: Tri-Town…
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Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… - Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials they used most. - Experiment with different construction techniques at each of our hands-on stations using popular building toys. - Fold and decorate your own…
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The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9:…
Find out more »The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Danvers residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich 2/23: Tri-Town…
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The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Peabody residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich 2/23: Tri-Town…
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Local historian Irene Axelrod will share the incredible tale of the life of Lydia Pinkham and her role as an international enterprising woman. $10; Free for Gables' members. Click here to get tickets. Enterprising Women: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of this historic milestone, The House of the Seven Gables will celebrate the enterprising spirit of women and their continuing impact with a year of special…
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The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Swampscott residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich 2/23: Tri-Town…
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The House of the Seven Gables will be welcoming residents to be a part of community tours of the famed Turner-Ingersoll mansion. Free guided tours will be available with a valid i.d. Tour times vary throughout the day. Our family-friendly Living History Labs will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free for Lynn and Nahant residents with valid i.d. For more information, call 978-306-7003. Other Welcome Home Days include: 1/19: Cape Ann 1/26: Beverly 2/2: Hamilton-Wenham 2/9: Ipswich…
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New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants in the United States. Their stories provide a unique insider perspective on the integration challenges faced by immigrants and the contributions they make to the culture, economy and social fabric of the United States. Join us to see these 10 unique films made by 10 immigrants. Each film will be followed by a community conversation about a variety of topics related to immigration. Schedule…
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Join lead interpreter and author of the book, “Caroline Emmerton: An Unbounded Vision,” David Moffat, for a special lecture, “Caroline Emmerton: A Woman of Letters.” Inspired both by his research for the 2016 exhibit at The House of the Seven Gables and the archival collection of Emmerton’s letters, Mr. Moffat’s lecture will highlight an impressive side of Caroline Emmerton, founder of The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association. This event is free for Gables members and Salem residents. $10…
Find out more »New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants in the United States. Their stories provide a unique insider perspective on the integration challenges faced by immigrants and the contributions they make to the culture, economy and social fabric of the United States. Join us to see these 10 unique films made by 10 immigrants. Each film will be followed by a community conversation about a variety of topics related to immigration. Schedule…
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In 1916, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum. The children often attended classes that taught household and industrial skills like cooking, woodworking, sewing, and gardening. Join us April 18 – 26 from 11:00 to 3:00 for our Living History Labs, featuring hands-on activities based on Settlement House programs of the early 20th century. Play both scientist and historian in ‘lab experiments’ where you practice your sewing, work on your paper folding…
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Join Caroline Emmerton on her birthday as she oversees hands-on activities based on her early Settlement programs. Chat about her thoughts on restoring the House of the Seven Gables in 1910 and her vision for the organization's "future". Ongoing 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00.
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Join us for a special tour of the privately-owned John Proctor House in Peabody, MA and see this "infamous" first-period home up close and personal. This event is exclusively for members of The House of the Seven Gables. You are invited to join us or to learn more about the benefits of membership by clicking here.
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Are you a Turner or Ingersoll? Hawthorne or Emmerton? Maybe even an Upton? If you are connected by family lines to our story at The House of the Seven Gables, we would love to meet you. Join during Salem Ancestry Days. We'll ask you to fill out a short form and bring along any special pictures or stories you'd like to share. You and a guest are then welcome to join us for a guided tour to learn more about…
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Until recently, the preferred penmanship was cursive writing. If you'd like to look back through your family's history, wouldn't it be nice to be able to read it all? Would you like to know what people 100 years ago were writing? Join us for a kid-friendly cursive writing workshop! Free for members; $10 non-member family (up to three children 12 and under)
Find out more »New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants in the United States. Their stories provide a unique insider perspective on the integration challenges faced by immigrants and the contributions they make to the culture, economy and social fabric of the United States. Join us to see these 10 unique films made by 10 immigrants. Each film will be followed by a community conversation about a variety of topics related to immigration. Schedule…
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As a thank you for service to our country, The House of the Seven Gables is pleased to offer free admission for veterans with military ID on Memorial Day. Active military families receive the military discount with ID during regular operating hours for guided tours. Please contact Dan at 978-306-7012 or info@7gables.org with any questions.
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On June 6, The Gables will be offering free garden passes as part of a region-wide open house. The garden pass allows visitors to explore the seaside gardens, learn about the National Historic Landmark District with the UniGuide app, participate in a Living History Lab at the 1682 Hooper-Hathaway House, and wander through the c.1655 Becket House, now home to our Museum Store. Each month will feature a unique hands-on history demonstration between 10:00-4:00. Guided tours of The Gables are…
Find out more »New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants in the United States. Their stories provide a unique insider perspective on the integration challenges faced by immigrants and the contributions they make to the culture, economy and social fabric of the United States. Join us to see these 10 unique films made by 10 immigrants. Each film will be followed by a community conversation about a variety of topics related to immigration. Schedule…
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Enjoy an evening of wine, cheese, and mingling with members on our seaside lawn and experience the new improved tour of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion. $15 per person. Registration available spring 2020.
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Celebrate the end of another successful year for our ESL and Citizenship students! We'll be hosting an evening get together with refreshments, house tours, and more. Our Settlement Programs Manager will make remarks in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20. All are welcome! RSVP here.
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Check out our unique offerings during the region-wide 17th Century Saturdays events with Visit North of Boston. 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. Each month will feature a unique hands-on history demonstration between 10:00-4:00. All activities are included with general admission. For more information about 17th Century Saturday events around the region, please visit www.northofboston.org.
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Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
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Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »New Immigrant and Refugee Visions is a collection of documentary films by and about new immigrants in the United States. Schedule for July 15: The Arranger One Haitian immigrant helps other newly arrived Haitian immigrants deal with all the practical aspects of life. Filmmaker: Wilson Thelimo Louis studied law in Haiti; he is a poet and activist immersed in Haitian literature, social issues and politics. He emigrated from Haiti in 2016 and now lives in Hyde Park, MA. Borrowing Fire-…
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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Heartbreaking but also filled with wit and hope, The Line Tender is the story of Lucy, the daughter of a marine biologist and a rescue diver, and the summer that changes her life. If she ever wants to lift the cloud of grief over her family and community, she must complete the research her late mother began. She must follow the sharks. We look forward to welcoming you to a book talk and signing with Kate Allen. Free for members,…
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Check out our unique offerings during the region-wide 17th Century Saturdays events with Visit North of Boston. Activities include guided tours of the 1668 Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, Living History Labs: Family Navigation Game in the 1682 Hooper-Hathaway House, and unique shopping in the Museum Store, located in the c.1655 Retire Beckett House. Each month will feature a unique hands-on history demonstration between 10:00-4:00. All activities are included with general admission. For more information about 17th Century Saturday events around the region,…
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Families receive a packet of information from John Turner II, allowing them to navigate the property with a compass in hand. There is something to learn at each port that must be recorded in their ship’s log. Ongoing between 10:00-5:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
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Do you know how ships found their way before GPS? Get your hands on some simple navigation activities and find out! Ongoing August 1 -2 and August 7-9 for Salem Heritage Days. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Do you know how ships found their way before GPS? Get your hands on some simple navigation activities and find out! Ongoing August 1 -2 and August 7-9 for Salem Heritage Days. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Included with paid admission.
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Save-the-date to celebrate the end of a summer of fun and learning with our newest group of Caribbean Connections students. All are welcome!
Find out more »Do you know how ships found their way before GPS? Get your hands on some simple navigation activities and find out! Ongoing August 1 -2 and August 7-9 for Salem Heritage Days. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Do you know how ships found their way before GPS? Get your hands on some simple navigation activities and find out! Ongoing August 1 -2 and August 7-9 for Salem Heritage Days. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Do you know how ships found their way before GPS? Get your hands on some simple navigation activities and find out! Ongoing August 1 -2 and August 7-9 for Salem Heritage Days. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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Susanna Ingersoll was a keen real estate maven when few business opportunities were available to women. Caroline Emmerton is credited with saving The House of the Seven Gables and providing important educational opportunities to Salem residents. Join Robin Woodman of Harvard University to learn about these strong women of our historic site. Registration available spring 2020. $10, Free for Gables' members. Click here to get tickets. Enterprising Women: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right…
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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Check out our unique offerings during the region-wide 17th Century Saturdays events with Visit North of Boston. 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. Each month will feature a unique hands-on history demonstration between 10:00-4:00. All activities are included with general admission. For more information about 17th Century Saturday events around the region, please visit www.northofboston.org.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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SIGN UP NOW! More options and more flexibility to learn English. The House of the Seven Gables is offering FREE Adult ESL & Citizenship classes at: Salem Academy Charter School 45 Congress Street, Salem, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Walk-in registration welcome starting 9/8/20. CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED For more information, contact: Elsabel Rincon: 978-306-7001 or erincon@7gables.org
Find out more »SIGN UP NOW! More options and more flexibility to learn English. The House of the Seven Gables is offering FREE Adult ESL & Citizenship classes at: Salem Academy Charter School 45 Congress Street, Salem, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Walk-in registration welcome starting 9/8/20. CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED For more information, contact: Elsabel Rincon: 978-306-7001 or erincon@7gables.org
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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Politicians aren’t often full-time hotel housekeepers, union members, grandmothers, and immigrants working service jobs. But Carmen Castillo changes that when she wins a seat on the City Council in Providence, Rhode Island. We'll have a showing of the documentary and a conversation about representation with filmmaker Margo Guersey and guests. $10, Free for Gables' members. Click here to get tickets. Enterprising Women: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th…
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Limited space is available for this special tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Join us to learn all about the role that women have played on this property for over 350 years. Click here to register. Enterprising Women: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees and protects a woman’s right to vote. To honor the 100th anniversary of this historic milestone, The House of the Seven Gables will celebrate the enterprising spirit of women and their continuing impact…
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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Check out our unique offerings during the region-wide 17th Century Saturdays events with Visit North of Boston. 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. Each month will feature a unique hands-on history demonstration between 10:00-4:00. All activities are included with general admission. For more information about 17th Century Saturday events around the region, please visit www.northofboston.org.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
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Families receive a packet of information from John Turner II, allowing them to navigate the property with compass in hand. There is something to learn at each port that must be recorded in their ship’s log. Ongoing between 10:00-7:00. Included with paid admission. From 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. up to two kids (17 and under) are admitted for free with every full-priced adult ticket purchased.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
Find out more »Visitors play both historian and scientist as they explore the challenges and joys of "experimenting" with various labors of the past. Field notes will help to evaluate the experience and lead to a prize! Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and included with paid admission.
Find out more »Families receive a packet of information from John Turner II, allowing them to navigate the property with compass in hand. There is something to learn at each port that must be recorded in their ship’s log. Ongoing between 10:00-7:00. Included with paid admission. From 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. up to two kids (17 and under) are admitted for free with every full-priced adult ticket purchased.
Find out more »Young visitors are invited to play both historians and scientists as they explore the challenges and joys of ‘experimenting’ with various labors of the past. Their ‘field notes’ help to evaluate their experiences. Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays between 11:00-3:00. Included with paid admission.
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