Date: August 28, 2018
Taste of The Gables The Gables’ annual fundraiser celebrates 350 years of stories with food, auctions, fireworks! The festivities kick off at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, September 16. Amid the spectacular seaside gardens at The House of the Seven Gables, trustees, staff and guests will raise a glass to the 350-year-old Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, otherwise known as...
Date: August 21, 2018
Click on our jobs page to learn about seasonal opportunities at The House of the Seven Gables. We’re looking for fall support for guides and admissions!
Date: August 21, 2018
We are SO pumped for this year’s Taste of The Gables event. In 2018, we’ll have all of the things you have loved in years past (i.e. awesome food, delicious drinks, seaside views) and so many surprises we just don’t know where to begin! Our gala fundraiser kicks of at 3:50 (get it–350th anniversary?) with...
Date: August 3, 2018
Still on the fence for our 350th anniversary celebration–you shouldn’t be for a few reasons! First, the musical lineup is just amazing. Enjoy a lineup of fabulous performances from Ottoman drummers to belly dancers to country-rock–there’s a little something for everyone! There are also some great discounts on tickets. All adults pay $30.00 at the...
Date: August 2, 2018
Besides an outstanding lineup of performances, here are a few things you’ll want to know to get ready for Gables Fest: Parking and transportation: August 4 will be a busy day in Salem! We would suggest public transportation via the MBTA or Salem Ferry. A ride-sharing service can do drop off and pick up right at...
Date: August 1, 2018
It’s my final week at The Gables! My time here has flown by and I am sad to be leaving my internship. During my final week, I am providing continued support to our collections by completing a preventative care cycle as well as checking all of the traps for the pesky webbing clothes moths. I...
Date: July 31, 2018
Week 8 here at The House of the Seven Gables consist primarily of my duties to the museum’s online presence. I am posting on both Instagram and Facebook, advertising for the upcoming Gable’s Fest. Also, I scheduled posts onto Facebook all the way through August 14th. In addition to that, I recorded and responded to...
Date: July 31, 2018
Story and Photos by: Michael Judd In the parlor of The House of the Seven Gables is a portrait of Susanna Ingersoll, former owner of the house and cousin to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Contrary to her traditional reputation as a recluse, friends reported that she was lively and social. We know from Hawthorne’s letters that she...
Date: July 31, 2018
By: Kala Brzezinski A town and its history can be understood through the study of music and its incorporation into public spaces. Early support for the music programming and lessons came from the vision and mission of Caroline Emmerton’s settlement work and a man named Mr. B.C. McSheehy—the primary music instructor. The first major mention...
Date: July 26, 2018
Week seven here at The House of Seven Gables included heavy concentration on the upcoming Gables Fest. I did extensive work on social media, setting up daily Facebook posts promoting a sponsor or performer in the event, along with Instagram posts that include links to buy the tickets. In addition to the online presence of...
