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Hawthorne’s Famous Novel: The House of the Seven Gables by Anna Ruane   Did you know Nathaniel Hawthorne almost gave his famous novel The House of the Seven Gables a completely different name? In a letter to his publisher on November 3rd, 1850, Hawthorne debated between several titles, including “The Old Pyncheon House: A Romance”...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2025 The House of the Seven Gables Named #1 Historical Home Tour in the U.S. by Newsweek     Salem, Mass. – On August 21, Newsweek Readers’ Choice named The House of the Seven Gables as its Best Historical Home Tour for 2025. The 357-year-old mansion topped a list of notable...

Susannah Ingersoll: Salem’s Dutchess by Anna Ruane   Susannah Ingersoll (1784-1858) was the fourth-born child of Captain Samuel Ingersoll (1744-1804) and Susannah Hathorne Ingersoll (1746-1811). By the time of her birth, Susannah’s parents were already living in the Turner Mansion with their sons, Samuel Jr. (1775-1797) and Ebenezer (b. 1781- d. 1804). Captain Samuel Ingersoll’s...

SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE!   We can’t wait to welcome you to The House of the Seven Gables this fall. Tickets for October 2025 are now available to the general public. Here is everything you need to know before purchasing.   TICKET OPTIONS   The Mansion Tour Package includes a 45-minute tour of the famed...

Gables Settlement Now and Then by Anna Ruane   “As inheritors of the legacy of Caroline Emmerton and the Settlement House Movement, we aim to provide meaningful support for new immigrants, challenge misleading narratives that limit their opportunities, and empower them to write their own pages in our ongoing American story.” – A portion of...

The Ships of Salem Harbor by Anna Ruane   Summer has arrived at The House of the Seven Gables and as the temperature has increased, so have the number of boats in the harbor. Nearly two hundred years ago, this harbor would have been a bustling port, with merchants bringing in goods from all over...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 The House of the Seven Gables Announces New Mission & Vision   Salem, Mass. – The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is proud to announce new mission and vision statements as part of its recently completed strategic planning process. In its planning efforts, the 115-year-old historic house museum...

Florals at The Gables by Anna Ruane   Spring has sprung, and The Gables’ garden is in full bloom. While you’re visiting our site, you may notice that the garden is not the only place where flowers can be seen. Floral imagery has been used as decoration for centuries. From painted ceramics to embossed metals,...

April, 2025 – Fishing Weir     From April 28 to 30, The Gables partnered with The Massachusett Tribe, City of Salem, Salem Sound Coast Watch, other members and volunteers from the Massachusett in Salem Working Group, and approximately 400 Salem 4th graders! Together with the students, a fishing weir was constructed using sticks, brush,...

Ida Upton Paine by Anna Ruane   Ida Upton Paine (1860-1936) was the firstborn daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Upton, former owners of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion and the first people to start offering mansion tours. She lived in the mansion from 1883-1903. Much like the rest of her family, Ida was artistically talented. As a...