Date: August 1, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables needs a new roof. The mansion’s roof was last replaced in 2005. Unfortunately the “tumbled” steel nails that were used are deteriorating due to a chemical reaction with the fire resistance treated shingles. This deterioration has caused roof shingles to slip out of place at an increasingly alarming rate....
Date: August 1, 2017
On Wednesday, July 19, students from this year’s Caribbean Connections program visited The Gables for the Worldwide Trading Game and a tour of The House of the Seven Gables. Their visit was part of a five-week program that is a cornerstone of The House of the Seven Gables settlement mission. Caribbean Connections, now in its...
Date: August 1, 2017
by Sarah Wade, Intern In 1704, Captain John Quelch came ashore in the ship Charles at Boston after months spent chasing gold and glory off the coast of Brazil and in the Caribbean, but his journey’s success was somewhat tempered by its questionable legality. Quelch, a privateer turned pirate in his quest for wealth, left Boston...
Date: July 18, 2017
In week two of our test tours, we’ll be sharing the story of The Gables as a center of art and culture. We are in the second week of sharing the stories about the Dining Room Chamber/Secret Room with our visitors. In week one, our staff shared the story of the space as a bed-chamber...
Date: July 12, 2017
The producer of Spirits of the Gables and Legacy of the Hanging Judge is seeking a number of actors for this years October Performances at The House of the Seven Gables. The producer is also seeking support for stage managers at each house. For more information about the performances visit: https://7gables.org/visit/october-performances. Potential actors are asked to bring...
Date: July 10, 2017
Be a part of our newest story! The Accounting Room has been closed to visitors since January 2016. We are delighted to announce that it will be coming back onto guided tours TODAY! The room has been restored to an earlier configuration and is more expansive. New furnishings and objects from The Gables’ collection...
Date: July 8, 2017
Monday, July 10, is going to be a big day at The House of the Seven Gables. We are delighted to announce that we’ll have two new rooms on tour–one restored and one waiting for your input! The Accounting Room has been closed since January 2015. The room has been restored to an earlier configuration....
Date: June 30, 2017
by Everett Philbrook Shopping for a great gift ? Eye catching colorful patterns available in porcelain teapots, cups & saucers or mugs, all are gift boxed and are sure to please. Can’t make it to the store? We are piloting our online store with just a few select items and more to follow. CLICK HERE...
Date: June 30, 2017
The House of the Seven Gables recently partnered with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for a six-month project to measure environmental conditions around our National Historic Landmark District museum campus. Five “dataloggers” were strategically placed in collections storage, the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, and outside. From July 2016 – January 2017, these...
Date: June 30, 2017
by Ana Nuncio Caribbean Connections, The Gables’ summer enrichment program strives to serve English Language Learners in grades K-6 who are at the earliest levels of English proficiency. We are looking forward to welcoming ELL students from all of Salem’s Public Elementary Schools to our program which this year will be held at the Saltonstall...
