Date: March 31, 2020
Caroline Emmerton: World Traveler By David Moffat In 1888, Caroline Emmerton’s trip to Europe was cut short with the unexpected news that her father had passed away at the age of 52. Emmerton, traveling with her sister, Annie, and their mother, was 22 years old at the time. What was Emmerton doing in Europe?...
Date: March 30, 2020
Greetings Gables friends and fans! What a long, strange trip these past few weeks have been. We wanted to let you know a few things that are going on at our site: Visit our new “Welcome Home” web page . Take this downtime to revisit some of our favorite lectures, community conversations, and interactive exhibits....
Date: March 25, 2020
by: David Moffat, Visitor Services Specialist and Researcher Born May 20, 1851 while the family was living in Lenox, Massachusetts, the Hawthornes’ youngest child, Rose, was only a month younger than her father’s novel The House of the Seven Gables. From her earliest swaddling, Rose was surrounded by strong female mentors like her mother and...
Date: March 17, 2020
It felt almost comical to write the title because there is certainly a lot going on this week. Between the news cycle around COVID, a lot of accidental homeschooling parents, and Tom Brady leaving the Patriots (we know this is good news to many of you out there!) is been tough to find a bit...
Date: March 16, 2020
We have two full-time positions open at The House of the Seven Gables. Check out the descriptions on our Careers and Volunteers page and send along that cover letter and resume! Our first position is with our Community Engagement team. The Community Liasion and Programming Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, conducting and/or overseeing...
Date: March 11, 2020
The House of the Seven Gables anticipates closing through at least April 7, 2020, based upon the suggested closures for Massachusetts schools and gathering places. We are doing this out of an abundance of caution for our staff and visitors and to be a part of flattening the curve of COVID-19. Our site will be...
Date: March 10, 2020
We have two full-time positions open at The House of the Seven Gables. Check out the descriptions on our Careers and Volunteers page and send along that cover letter and resume! Our first position is with our Community Engagement team. The Community Liasion and Programming Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, conducting and/or overseeing...
Date: March 9, 2020
Signs of spring are creeping up at The House of the Seven Gables! We’re excited to see the bulbs emerging from their winter slumber; welcoming back our interpretive staff; preparing for Women’s History Month; and even for a fresh start with two job opportunities. This year’s “welcome back” for our returning staff is taking a...
Date: March 8, 2020
News Release Oh, for the days of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, made lovingly for women in monthly distress. Swooning could be so much fun. Lydia Pinkham made the pleasing tonic in her Lynn basement and distributed it, free of charge, to her friends and neighbors. It worked, so she went commercial, becoming the country’s...
Date: March 2, 2020
Thanks to all of our friends from New Hampshire who came to Salem and The House of the Seven Gables last week. We’re so happy to welcome the families that joined us for guided tours and local history. How will you be celebrating the 2020 Leap Year? If you’d like to learn a little more...
