The House of the Seven Gables is delighted to continue to offer an annual Thanksgiving Weekend lecture in 2020. We look forward to welcoming Ellen Snyder-Grenier to discuss her book, The House on Henry Street: The Enduring Life of a Lower East Side Settlement. This illustrated talk will focus on Henry Street Settlement’s early years, told within the context of the settlement house movement: part of a Progressive-Era crusade dedicated to tackling the problems of poverty by “settling” in and…
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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. Registration is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help cover the costs of this film and discussion event. Click here to get tickets. Enterprising Women: The 19th Amendment to…
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Join us for a festive mini piano recital and short lecture about the Upton family. Don't forget to stop by the Museum Store after the recital and take 30% off of your holiday shopping. There are two sessions available: 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. >>Click here for reservations<< All in-person programming takes place in small groups as set by local and state COVID-19 guidelines. The House of the Seven Gables has upgraded HVAC systems with HEPA filtration. Face coverings will be…
Find out more »The House of the Seven Gables will host two online book clubs - encouraging you to cozy up this winter with a good read. January 14 6:30 p.m. The first book is 20 Days with Julian and Little Bunny by Papa. March 11 6:30 p.m. The second book will be selections from A Wonderbook for Girls and Boys, which includes the tales The Gorgon's Head, The Golden Touch, and Paradise of Children. Both titles are available in our Museum Store.…
Find out more »Tickets will be available >>HERE<< on January 1 for this member-exclusive event. Join our collections staff to learn about our 2020 archives project and see what treasures we unearthed. There are two sessions available: 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. All in-person programming takes place in small groups as set by local and state COVID-19 guidelines. The House of the Seven Gables has upgraded HVAC systems with HEPA filtration. Face coverings will be required for the duration of all in-person events. This…
Find out more »Tickets will be available >>HERE<< on February 1 for this member-exclusive lecture. This short lecture will focus on the less than-fortunate sons of The Gables and how they impacted our site's legacy. There are two sessions available: 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. All in-person programming takes place in small groups as set by local and state COVID-19 guidelines. The House of the Seven Gables has upgraded HVAC systems with HEPA filtration. Face coverings will be required for the duration of all…
Find out more »The House of the Seven Gables will host two online book clubs - encouraging you to cozy up this winter with a good read. >>Click here to register<< March 11 6:30 p.m. The second book will be selections from A Wonderbook for Girls and Boys, which includes the tales The Gorgon's Head, The Golden Touch, and Paradise of Children. Both titles are available in our Museum Store. Don't forget to use your member discount when picking up your books! This is a member-exclusive…
Find out more »Reservations will be available >>HERE<< on March 1, 2021 for this member-exclusive program. Learn about how a graduate capstone project is helping Gables staff to share local indigenous history. There are two sessions available: 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. All in-person programming takes place in small groups as set by local and state COVID-19 guidelines. The House of the Seven Gables has upgraded HVAC systems with HEPA filtration. Face coverings will be required for the duration of all in-person events. This…
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