Date: January 31, 2022
Our fall/winter settlement classes wrapped up on December 14, and the community came together on December 16 for a holiday celebration. Great fun was had by all. Classmates, teachers, and guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks, and got to know each other outside of the classroom. We are happy and grateful to be able to...
Date: January 24, 2022
We are excited to bring you the first in a series of videos taking a look into the preservation workshop here at The Gables. This month, Preservation Carpenter Brian Payne takes us through his process of determining best practices when addressing a broken door from the Retire Becket house. The Retire Becket house was built in...
Date: January 15, 2022
We have an amazing staff at The House of the Seven Gables, comprised of both seasoned veterans and newcomers to The Gables. We’ve asked some of our staff to share their hopes for 2022 with you so that you can get to know our talented team! “This year, it is my hope to offer public...
Date: January 6, 2022
Happy New Year from your friends at The House of the Seven Gables. We are excited to move forward into the new year with expectations of great things to come. 2021 presented us with many curveballs, and we spent much of the year adjusting our plans to ensure the safety of visitors and staff at...
Date: December 8, 2021
More than 60 students are currently enrolled in three English-as-a-second-language courses and one citizenship course. A number of the ESL students are also participating in our conversation circles program as a way to practice their English and connect with members of the Salem community. Classes end on December 14, and will be followed by an...
Date: November 29, 2021
Give the gift of stories this season with a gift membership to The Gables. Gift memberships can be ordered online via our website or purchased in either our Visitor’s Center or Museum Store. Included with your gift membership: Recipient’s Member Card Welcome Letter from The Gables Summary of Benefits Upcoming Events and Programs List Our...
Date: November 23, 2021
By Rae Padilla Francoeur Until recently, the only time I read anything by Nathaniel Hawthorne was when I had to. My class read “The Scarlet Letter” in 7th grade in Santa Barbara, California. Mostly, I felt sorry for Hester Prynne. Now I see our teacher’s motives. The novel was a cautionary tale for seventh-graders. Sex...
Date: November 20, 2021
News Release November 16, 2021 THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES The disturbing truth about Monopoly SALEM — Tis the season for board games. And Monopoly — where dollars change hands, people languish in jail and properties flip with every roll of the dice — is one of the most popular. The convergence of competition,...
Date: November 17, 2021
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and here at The Gables we are happy to be supporting the It Starts with ME! 14th annual turkey drive. This program aims to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families and Veterans in need during the holidays. They also help to stock local food pantries. Melanie McKinnon began her...
Date: November 15, 2021
Over the past few months we have undertaken a walkways and drainage project on our property. If you’ve ever visited us during or after a large rainstorm you may have noticed that water collects in low places on the walkways, sometimes causing areas of our site to be difficult to access. Staff members had taken...
