Date: March 3, 2021
Our first Community Conversation of 2021 will feature two unique films made by immigrant women –a perfect complement to Women’s History Month and the trailblazing women among us. The event is on Wednesday, March 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The first film is Campaign for a New American by Qin Li and tells the...
Date: February 28, 2021
March is an important month at The House of the Seven Gables since it allows us to acknowledge both Women’s history and Social Work months. The conjunction of these two commemorative events gives us a platform to share our story as a community resource founded by Caroline Emmerton – a Salem philanthropist with a passion...
Date: February 26, 2021
The first stop on the guided tour experience is a newly designed timeline that describes over 350 years of history at the site. The timeline begins pre-1626 when the Naumkeag tribe used this region for seasonal fishing and will then weave through the fortune of the families who owned the property, the fame of Nathaniel...
Date: February 21, 2021
Press Release: On Tuesday, February 23, international bestselling author Brunonia Barry will reflect on the city she calls home and speak to how Salem has inspired her writing throughout her successful, productive career. The virtual presentation, from 6 to 7 p.m., is free of charge and sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables. With...
Date: February 20, 2021
Copied with permission from The Cornwall Chronicle Original article and interview by Jane Bean When artist/architect Tim Prentice was a senior at Yale University, his English teacher, whose name is sadly forgotten, realized Tim suffered from dyslexia. This brain/eye condition was little understood then, and many worthy students lost their way in school. “I was...
Date: February 17, 2021
What inspires you about your community? Do you live by the sea and look to the waves and tides to bring you peace? Do you live in a rural area where the pastoral beauty harkens back to what some consider a simpler time? Does the hustle and bustle of an urban environment fill you with...
Date: February 12, 2021
We are excited to release details for a Salemwide community partnership for the 2021 Salem Women’s History Day, taking place on and around Sunday, March 28. Salem Women’s History Day has been happening for over a decade in Salem. Historical organizations are encouraged to participate by offering a public program that commemorates and celebrates contributions...
Date: February 8, 2021
Any business will tell you that navigating the capacity restrictions on offices and programming spaces has been a challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic. All businesses have had to make operational changes to keep staff and customers safe. For nonprofits, this poses an additional challenge of funding projects and having community space available. For the foreseeable...
Date: February 4, 2021
“Love, whether newly born or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance that it overflows upon the outward world.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter In the long, dark days of winter, our hearts can be warmed by thinking about the role of love in our lives....
Date: February 2, 2021
Preparations to welcome visitors back to The House of the Seven Gables include more than learning history, tending to gardens, and repairing our historic buildings. Safety and security are considered paramount part of welcoming thousands of visitors to our historic site each year. Even in a pandemic, our staff found a way to work with...
