Date: March 26, 2019
The importance of family and community for America’s new immigrants is the next ‘Community Conversations’ topic at The Gables on April 3 SALEM — Family is key as immigrant families settle in America. Support from extended family members who have already settled here can ease their transition, while family left behind tugs hard at the heart....
Date: March 25, 2019
All are invited to a free opening reception for “POP! Goes The Gables,” a spirited new exhibition at The House of the Seven Gables. The reception is Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Visitor Center, 115 Derby St., in Salem. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available for those...
Date: March 25, 2019
The House of the Seven Gables is SO ready to welcome spring! Our maintenance and preservation team are starting to take their work outside. It’s time to prepare the grounds and gardens for all that spring has to offer. Be sure to follow us on Instagram if you don’t already. We’ll be showing the buds...
Date: March 21, 2019
By: Rae Francouer Women’s history is everyone’s history. And while Salem’s women have had compelling stories to tell over the centuries, their voices haven’t always been heard. Salem Women’s History Day, a collaboration among Salem’s history-oriented organizations, is an inspiring day of storytelling through lectures, theater and special tours. The daylong event is on Sunday,...
Date: March 19, 2019
Spring is in the air at The Gables. We’re starting to see buds on our trees and the air is just a little less crisp than it was last week. Tomorrow is the first day of spring and we CANNOT wait to see our Colonial Revival gardens stuffed with tulips! This Sunday is Salem Women’s...
Date: March 15, 2019
The Great Books podcast featured The House of the Seven Gables on March 5, 2019. Click to listen! John J. Miller is joined by Kelly Scott Franklin of Hillsdale College to discuss Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The House of the Seven Gables. John J. Miller is an author, national correspondent for the National Review, and director of the...
Date: March 14, 2019
2019 is going to be one fun year to be a member at The House of the Seven Gables. We have a plethora of free events and special behind-the-scenes experiences and invite you to join TODAY! POP! Goes The Gables opens on April 5. All of our members who attend will get a special treat...
Date: March 12, 2019
It’s feeling like spring here at The Gables – even though it’s only 40 degrees. We’ve ‘sprung forward,’ the snow is melting, and we’re welcoming more and more of our wonderful visitors every day! On March 17, we’ll be offering our Welcome Home Day to residents of Cape Ann. If you live in Rockport, Essex,...
Date: March 10, 2019
Become a part of our story with this great family deal! Beat the winter blues with a cozy historic house tour at The House of the Seven Gables! We’re excited to offer up to two free children/students with each paid, full price adult or senior admission. This offer is good for when we reopen on...
Date: March 5, 2019
March has roared in like a white lion in Salem! Yesterday we received close to a foot of snow. All winter the predictions have been way under – and most snow melted with rain or a spike in temperatures. This storm over-delivered and it’s going to be a chilly week. If you want some last...
