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Photo of The House of the Seven Gables in July 2021

Enslaved People at The House of the Seven Gables

October 3, 2021 2:00 am Published by Holly Watson

By David Moffat At least five enslaved people (Titus, Rebeckah, Lewis, Phillis, and Jane) labored for the Turners. Titus became a... View Article

The House of the Seven Gables Museum Store is a great, local shop for unique gifts.

Visiting Salem in October

September 30, 2021 2:00 am Published by Holly Watson

October is the peak season here in Salem, and attractions do sell out. Advance online ticket purchases will be required... View Article

Photo of The House of the Seven Gables from fall 2020

Planning Your Visit to The Gables this Fall

September 23, 2021 2:00 am Published by Holly Watson

The crisp air, the carved pumpkins, the smells of spices – these are just a few ways to think about... View Article

Caroline Emmerton’s Lasting Legacy

September 7, 2021 2:00 am Published by Holly Watson

This year we are celebrating our founder’s vision of preservation and service. Join us as we explore her life that... View Article

A photograph of a woman with a velvet hat.

Caroline Emmerton – Early Call to Service

August 24, 2021 2:00 am Published by Holly Watson

This year we are celebrating our founder’s vision of preservation and service. Join us as we explore her life that... View Article

A black and white photograph of four women posing with croquet mallets.

Sport at The Gables

July 23, 2021 10:00 am Published by Holly Watson

As the 2020/2021 Summer Olympic Games open in Tokyo tonight, we are looking back at sport here at The House... View Article

Interior picture of the The House of the Seven Gables featuring the dining room

The Apple Tart – Then & Now

March 29, 2021 9:31 am Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

Press Release COLONIAL CLASSICS FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS As most parents know, once you introduce sugar to an unsuspecting palate, there’s no... View Article

The city’s cultural institutions offer many special programs to commemorate Women’s History Day in Salem

March 26, 2021 12:32 pm Published by Julie Arrison-Bishop

Press Release Salem’s mayor, Kimberley Driscoll, states in her Women’s History Day proclamation that the city has benefitted from women’s... View Article