Date: November 10, 2021
The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is thrilled to be one of 90 organizations across Massachusetts to be awarded a Sustaining the Humanities grant from Mass Humanities, state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ SHARP program. Funding from Mass Humanities has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities...
Date: October 21, 2021
News Release (10/8/2021) SALEM — What’s Haunted Happenings without a scary movie? For those looking for a special thrill that does not involve waiting in long lines, consider the award-winning animated adaptation of “The House of the Seven Gables” at Cinema Salem on Thursday, October 28. After the film, those in attendance are invited to...
Date: October 19, 2021
Settlement Staff Spotlight Meet Kate Dulmage Kate Dulmage recently re-joined the team here at The Gables as the new Settlement and Education Programs Manager. Kate has been part of the team here previously, having volunteered at the Hawthorne Birthplace. She also worked part time at the Museum Store before teaching ESL and Citizenship classes from...
Date: October 3, 2021
By David Moffat At least five enslaved people (Titus, Rebeckah, Lewis, Phillis, and Jane) labored for the Turners. Titus became a member of the Second Church in 1728, and three years later his intention to marry Phillis was published. In 1742, John Turner II’s probate listed Titus, Rebeckah, and Lewis. In 1743, Lewis married Elizabeth, a woman...
Date: October 1, 2021
It has been a very wet summer season in New England, and we have felt its effects here at The Gables. The basement of the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace flooded last month, which led to mold formation both in the basement and the first floor. Mold forms in wet, warm, humid conditions, particularly where there is...
Date: September 30, 2021
October is the peak season here in Salem, and attractions do sell out. Advance online ticket purchases will be required for both our Guided Tour Package and Grounds and Gardens experience in October. We will not be selling tickets at our admission desk as we are working with limited staff resources this season. Many attractions...
Date: September 23, 2021
The crisp air, the carved pumpkins, the smells of spices – these are just a few ways to think about the wonderful season that is autumn in New England. In Salem, October is the peak season of our year and we look forward to being able to welcome members and visitors from around the country...
Date: September 16, 2021
ESL Teacher Spotlight Meet Eliud Alcala Eliud Alcala teaches ESL at the Settlement Association, and also substitutes for the citizenship classes. Outside of The Gables, Eliud works as a Business Engagement Professional at MASSHIRE, empowering the community by helping people find and follow through with employment opportunities. In this capacity with the Department of Labor...
Date: September 9, 2021
A few weeks ago I took advantage of the gorgeous weather to check out the Salem Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday vendors set up in Derby Square every from 3 – 7 p.m, selling a wide variety of produce, baked goods, and more. The atmosphere was very fun and I really enjoyed the live music, which...
Date: September 7, 2021
This year we are celebrating our founder’s vision of preservation and service. Join us as we explore her life that lead to her legacy here at The Gables. “Halfway down a by-street of one of our New England towns stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables, facing towards various points of the compass,...
