Date: February 28, 2020
The Research Library – A Member Benefit Last spring, our Research Library organized by Visitor Services Specialist, Will Demick, we introduced as a member benefit. Thanks to new donations from staff and acquisitions from our library wish-list nearly 1,000 books and periodicals are now available for members to devour. New additions include issues of...
Date: February 28, 2020
In Her Own Words. Perspective from an ESL student: My name is Carmen Nuñez. I arrived in the United States in 2002 from the Dominican Republic. At first, I concentrated on taking care of my children and working to make a living. My daughter is now 18 years old and a freshman at North Shore...
Date: February 25, 2020
Sophia Amelia Peabody Hawthorne (September 21, 1809 – February 26, 1871) was the wife of Nathaniel Hawthorne. She was also well-known for her work as a painter, illustrator, and writer. She was a native daughter of Salem, Mass. At age 15, she began to study drawing and continued to hone these skills through her teens...
Date: February 24, 2020
In this last week of February, we just wanted to share some snowy pictures of winters past…this one certainly has not been a doozy for Salem! If you’re familiar with that saying, “in like a lion, out like a lamb,” then you know we have a month of unpredictable New England weather on the horizon....
Date: February 17, 2020
February Vacation FUN! Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Our young visitors will learn about the tools of the trade, have a chance to experiment with different...
Date: February 14, 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 will not offer these programs in 2021 and will take the year to assess whether to offer them...
Date: February 13, 2020
For people in the building trades, The House of the Seven Gables probably looks more like a system of parts than a mansion. Roofs and gables, a central chimney, grand windows, an exceptionally large timber frame and high ceilings — together comprised a home for one of New England’s most wealthy sea captains back in...
Date: February 10, 2020
The House of the Seven Gables is excited to announce its first-ever scholarship partnership with History Camp Boston! What is History Camp? History Camp brings together people from all walks of life who are passionate about history. Students, teachers and professors, authors, bloggers, reenactors, interpreters, museum and historical society directors, and board members, genealogists, and,...
Date: February 9, 2020
It may not be a traditional New England winter in Salem this week, but you can still get out and view the amazing ice sculptures around town. Salem’s So Sweet weekend is always a huge hit. We know our visitors loved making some Valentines, decorating cookies, and heading across the street to Ye Old Pepper...
Date: February 5, 2020
If you missed our kickoff lecture for our Enterprising Women series, you missed a wonderful evening hearing about the founding of the Immigrant Learning Center with Diane Portnoy. After experiencing life in Malden, MA as an immgrant herself, Portnoy wanted to open a free school where immigrants could learn English and build confidence and connections...
