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Enjoy a Twist on the Taste!

Date: August 31, 2020

SAVE THIS DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Enjoy a ‘Twist on the Taste’ and support the House of the Seven Gables PRESS RELEASE | SALEM – Fans, supporters and friends of The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association are invited to step away from routine for a bit on Sunday, September 13, and join The...

Upcoming Lecture: Strong Women of The Gables

Date: August 13, 2020

Press Release: Salem’s Susanna Ingersoll and Caroline Emmerton celebrated for their support of the city’s people SALEM — Strength is more than might. Lasting strength, the kind with results, is a genius mix of will, persistence and knowhow — all fueled by an enduring passion. And Salem has known formidable strength. The upcoming presentation, ‘Strong Women...

Plan Your 2020 Visit to The Gables!

Date: August 1, 2020

Visitors are at the core of what we do at The House of the Seven Gables. Our staff is excited to welcome you back for our Gardens and Grounds Experience. For just $7/per person, support our historic site while enjoying our historic gardens and learning about our 350 year history. Visitors will enjoy a smartphone-based...

2020 Naturalization Ceremony Cancelled

Date: July 24, 2020

The Naturalization Ceremony scheduled for September 15 at The House of the Seven has been cancelled by event organizers. This event is one of the annual highlights of the year for our historic site. It is a pleasure to see the people who have worked so hard to become American citizens. Our very best wishes...

2019 Annual Report

Date: July 20, 2020

The House of the Seven Gables 2019 Annual Report We are excited to share our 2019 Annual Report with you. Click here to view  >>

Building Salem: Derby Street Construction Project

Date: July 19, 2020

Access to our parking lot on Derby Street may be limited over the next few weeks as the city begin construction work on Phase One of the Derby Street Improvement Plan. This project will help to create more accessible sidewalks and pathways for residents and visitors alike. We are excited for the finished product, but...

A more robust reopening!

Date: July 10, 2020

We are excited to announce our current visitor experience at The House of the Seven Gables – starting on Friday, July 10! 2020 is not short on pivots, changes, and surprises! We have been reviewing the Reopening Massachusetts Phase 3 guidelines and are excited to announce a more robust reopening plan for The House of...

A curtain closes on our legendary October Peformances

Date: July 8, 2020

Our legendary October Performances have been gracing the halls of our historic homes for over two decades. Over this time, our staff, cast, and crew have been delighted to share Hawthorne’s stories with generations of visitors. We are disappointed to announce that we will not be able to give these programs the send-off we had...

Plan Your Twice-Told-Tale Mini Wedding

Date: July 5, 2020

BOOKINGS AVAILABLE STARTING ON JULY 6. Ceremony now. Celebrate later! Why wear your beautiful dress only once? Have your ceremony this year as you planned. Celebrate later with a vow renewal and party with family and friends. Feel like a newlywed all over again! Packages start at $500 and include an exclusive two-hour window at...

Hawthorne in the Garden

Date: July 1, 2020

by W.H. Demick At this point not one of us remains unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a fact of life in June 2020. While I am not the kind of person that takes optimism without a grain of salt, I can say that in March of this year I imagined life would be...