Date: February 1, 2018
The moths are coming! This is not a statement that would invoke fear in the hearts of many, but it certainly raises the alarm for those in the museum world. Last August, Gables staff discovered that webbing clothes moths and possibly case-making clothes moths were eating away at the hangings on the bed in the...
Date: February 1, 2018
The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion has long been accepted as an inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, The House of the Seven Gables (1851). Other houses have also been given credit because of their architectural similarities. A few of these houses, like the long vanished “Old Feather Store” in Boston and Philip English House in Salem have strong...
Date: February 1, 2018
We are pleased to welcome two new members to our team at The House of the Seven Gables. In late September, Jacqueline Valatka joined us as Business Manager. She will be overseeing our finance and business operations. Jacquie has studied in four different college preparatory systems. A native of Kenya, her journey started with the...
Date: February 1, 2018
Our 350th anniversary year is getting a little bit sweeter on February 10. The House of the Seven Gables will be participating in Salem’s So Sweet weekend and we hope you’ll join us for some great events. Stop by and see our joint ice sculpture in partnership with Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie which will be...
Date: January 27, 2018
We are excited to announce that the Salem Cultural Council has approved support for the Four Centuries of Music Festival, which will be taking place on August 4 at The Gables! This event will be THE community party for the 350th anniversary of one of the oldest timber-framed mansions in North America. Gables staff is...
Date: January 26, 2018
Original article: from the El Paso Herald Post; Author: Jon Eckberg – El Paso County Historical Society The “Krause Kasa” was a unique home, at one time located at 906 North Stanton. In an article in the Spring 1971 issue of the El Paso County Historical Society’s Password, Harriot Howze Jones told the story of the home. Salem,...
Date: January 22, 2018
Author Diana Rubino recounts her first visit to The House of the Seven Gables, a visit that would leave a lasting impact: “I’m originally from New Jersey, and my parents took me on my first trip to New England when I was 10. I fell in love with the House of the Seven Gables and...
Date: January 19, 2018
We are so excited to offer the WORLD PREMIERE of JF Dacey’s adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables, starting tonight. The play is based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel and shares the story of two dueling families and their world of guilt, revenge, and greed. If you’ve read the book, you’ll be delighted to...
Date: January 4, 2018
Parking will be available in The Gables lot on January 3 – 4 for the posted snow emergency. We are unsure about the duration of the snow emergency and may be reopening on January 5. If that is the case, all cars will need to be removed from the lot no later than 8:00 a.m....
Date: January 2, 2018
In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion (The House of the Seven Gables) in 1668, we are sharing #350yearsofstories over the course of the year. If you have memories or stories of The House of the Seven Gables that you would like to share, please send them to rconary@7gables.org. Our first...
