Date: June 30, 2017
by Alyssa Conary On July 4, 1804, Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in the house at 27 Union Street in Salem, Massachusetts. In 1958, the house was saved from destruction and moved to the campus of The House of the Seven Gables, where it is visited daily by our guests. Visitors often want to know which...
Date: June 7, 2017
Think you know it all about The Gables? Can you tell us about the importance of the boulder or bell on our property? What about the unique garden furnishings? Our new audio tour by UniGuide allows you to learn some fun facts about one of the most beloved historic houses in America. Download the app before...
Date: June 6, 2017
Before the Revolutionary War, many rural households in Essex County owned enslaved workers. If the workers’ mothers were not enslaved, as was often the case, they could petition the court for freedom. And they usually won. On Wednesday, June 7 at 6 p.m., Jeanne Pickering will discuss her surprising research on enslaved workers and their...
Date: June 1, 2017
The warm spring weather has finally arrived, and so too has our annual order of t-shirts. Comfortable and made of 100% cotton, our t-shirts come in a variety of colors and sizes and are screen printed with our exclusive logos. Purchase a t-shirt and proudly wear it, knowing you are supporting our charitable nonprofit mission...
Date: June 1, 2017
Lishbeht Ramos, intern at The Gables during this past year, proudly graduated from Salem State University in May with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. While at The Gables, she helped with various Settlement initiatives, including the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month and two voter registration drives last October. Lishbeht was born...
Date: June 1, 2017
Monitoring the conditions of our collections and historic architecture is no easy task. Last summer, The House of the Seven Gables was fortunate to form two partnerships to help us record temperatures, humidity, and light levels in the areas of our museum campus where we display collections. The first partnership was with the Massachusetts Board...
Date: June 1, 2017
by Diana Dunlap In her first language, Joan Sullivan could introduce herself in two different ways: “Siobhain Ní Shúilleabháin is ainm dom” (“Joan O’Sullivan is the name at me”) or “Is mise Siobhain Ní Shúilleabháin” (“It’s myself Joan O’Sullivan”). In the course of many months of discussion with the writer-director of the theatrical experience, I...
Date: June 1, 2017
The Gables will once again host members, friends and family as we celebrate the Fourth of July and the birthday of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Guests should bring their own picnic, blanket, and lawn chairs for a front-row seat to the City of Salem’s extraordinary fireworks display over the harbor. Complimentary lemonade will be served, and a...
Date: June 1, 2017
Things don’t just happen. Someone has to work towards them; labor to bring about their completion. For almost 350 years people have labored in and around The House of The Seven Gables. House-wrights built the home. Families started and expanded businesses. Indentured servants labored to fulfill the terms of a contract, and enslaved people toiled...
Date: May 31, 2017
Are you planning an event for your company? Want a unique and fun location for your summer outing? Looking to hire your favorite caterer for a BBQ or clambake? We can help you meet all of your needs and save you $1000! Contact Deb Costa, our Events Manager at dcosta@7gables.org or by calling 978-744-0991 x109....
