Date: May 9, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables, 350 years old this year, is under the microscope. Scrutiny in old age, while unpleasant for humans, ensures quality longevity and accessibility when it comes to a historic American icon and its adjoining venerable properties. ObjectIDEA, a museum consulting firm based in Salem, has begun a year-long study of...
Date: May 5, 2018
Is it a bird? A dinosaur? An instrument? A prescription? None of the above! NARM is the North American Reciprocal Museum Association. If you belong to any of the museums on this list that offer a NARM level membership, you can visit The Gables for FREE! Better yet, you can support The House of the...
Date: April 30, 2018
Anthony DiVirgilo is in the American Studies program at Salem State University. After being a big help to the organization last October as a volunteer concierge, we were delighted that he wanted to intern to learn more about the various roles working in a museum. Museum work isn’t always glamorous, but the reward is knowing...
Date: April 27, 2018
We have 350 years of stories to share in 2018–but we want to hear yours, too! Click here for an easy-to-fill-out form and let us know why you love The House of the Seven Gables? Did you attend our settlement programs? Did you get married here? Did you bring your family? Did you work here?...
Date: April 27, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables worked with the organizers for Massachusetts History Day to offer prizes for middle and high school students who have researched and presented exemplary history projects throughout the state. In 2018, the organizers used the prizes to award students’ hard work in the Best Projects in Salem History category. Winners...
Date: April 26, 2018
Executive Director Kara McLaughlin accepted the Community Service Award on behalf of the The House of the Seven Gables at last evening’s Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner at the Peabody Essex Museum. All of the nominees in each category were voted on by the community and top honors were given out in the following categories: Businesswoman of...
Date: April 14, 2018
MEET THE PAST Fans of The House of the Seven Gables are in for a special treat on Saturday, April 21. Caroline Emmerton, the philanthropist who restored Salem’s Turner-Ingersoll Mansion and opened it for public tours as The House of the Seven Gables in 1910, is leading two tours on her birthday! Salem...
Date: April 7, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables News Release March 22, 2018 For more information, please contact: Ryan Conary rconary@7gables.org 978-744-0991, ext. 104 Explore early Settlement House activities during April Vacation Week at The Gables SALEM — From April 14 to April 22, children and families are invited to learn more about one...
Date: April 5, 2018
The House of the Seven Gables News Release For more information, please contact: Ryan Conary 978-744-0991, ext. 104 rconary@7gables.org MEET THE PAST Take a walk with Nathaniel Hawthorne SALEM — See what Nathaniel Hawthorne saw as he strode through the streets of Salem in the early 1800s and experience Salem as...
Date: April 4, 2018
In partnership with Mass Humanities, The House of the Seven Gables is excited to offer Meet Nathaniel Hawthorne to local schools and cultural organizations from May 19 – May 22, 2018. Educator Paul Riopelle has put together an engaging one-man performance meant to bring Salem’s native son to life for a wide range of audiences....
