Date: October 1, 2017
by Ana Nuncio A stroll along Derby Street, past St. Joseph’s Hall, past The Gables and on to Winter Island Park this October will offer residents and visitors a sense of the lively discourse that old and new immigrant generations have brought to Salem. The photos displayed through the windows at St. Joseph Hall, located...
Date: October 1, 2017
The oldest house on our property is seeing the advantage of much needed repairs this season. The Retire Beckett House (c. 1655) has a new door on the garden side. This door had seen service as entry to the garden patio from the Napoleon Room at the time there was a tea room in this...
Date: September 26, 2017
Join the Latino Leadership Coalition and other local partners for a series of great events sharing Hispanic heritage, history, and culture through October 14. September 29th Uprooting racism, privilege and inequality Workshop with Tim Wise 11am-12:30pm SSU Center for Diversity & Cultural Enrichment Contact: Rebecca Comage @SSU – rcomage@salemstate.edu September 30th Punto Urban Art...
Date: September 25, 2017
A unique gathering for all things Hawthorne Are you world’s biggest Hawthorne fan? Did you just read The Scarlet Letter for the first time and want to know more? Have you ever been curious to find out what motivated Hawthorne’s unique writings? If you have any interest in the author (we sure do here!), then...
Date: September 14, 2017
Holiday Party Planning Special! Treat your staff or colleagues to a unique holiday celebration in the heart of Salem. Our corporate social bookings allow party planners to stay on budget while offering a historic experience at the nearly 350-year-old historic site. Book your holiday party between September 1 – December 1 and receive 40% off...
Date: September 13, 2017
Are you joining us for all of the fun and excitement that is Haunted Happenings? We want to make sure that you have a great experience at The Gables in the coming weeks! October is the peak season in Salem. We see about 1/3 of our annual visitation in one month. In order to make...
Date: September 5, 2017
The most memorable experiences are often found in our own backyards. Many of us tend to bypass attractions, museums, and natural sites in our own towns and cities. Sometimes these places are out of reach. When we are able to experience our community’s cultural and natural resources, we develop a better understanding and appreciation for...
Date: August 14, 2017
When one door closes, another one opens… We’re sad to say good-bye to our Salem State University intern–Megan Couture-King. Megan is going into her senior year with a history major and tourism minor. Besides her time with us this summer, she has been actively involved with the admissions office at the university. Megan expressed interest...
Date: August 11, 2017
You’re invited! The Salem’s Heritage Days celebration is approaching its final weekend. From a classic car meet at the Phillips House Museum on historic Chestnut Street to an ice cream social to a summer concert, it’s a great weekend to plan some time in our fair community! Click here for the lineup of event and details....
Date: August 2, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables has been looking at what it was like to work on our historic site over the past four centuries. This weekend our visitors will be invited to find out first hand! Join us for our “Life and Labor Weekend” program this Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can learn about sailing...
