Date: May 22, 2015
The history of our fair mansion has been interpreted in many fashions over the course of the years. This house has seen many changes in appearance over time as well. Most of us are familiar with these changes, and have seen a model, or painted a picture in our minds eye. The house as it...
Date: May 22, 2015
by Ana Nuncio, Manager of Settlement Partnerships What’s pink and red, and shimmers all over? A Caribbean swan, of course! For Salem Education Day on Saturday, May 9th, Gables staff members gathered with other community organizations in Salem’s Old Town Hall to promote the love of reading and books among Salem‘s families. Armed with a...
Date: May 11, 2015
By Rae Francoeur We are pleased and proud to announce that Aviva Chomsky — scholar, author, professor and heralded social advocate — will be our first speaker in a series of community discussions at The House of the Seven Gables Visitor Center. The series, “Immigration Conversations,” is organized by the Settlement Association. Please join us...
Date: April 14, 2015
By Karen Barter, Director of Development The core of any not-for-profit organization is their membership. Over the past year we have developed a system of reminding members when their membership expires. This has allowed us to retain the vast majority (approximately 75%) of our members. We have also amended and added to the benefits creating...
Date: March 6, 2015
It was not just the willingness to take risks, a vigorous entrepreneurial spirit, or merit alone that built Salem’s fabled wealth in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The saying, “Fortune favors the bold” was common among the ship captains and sailors of Salem’s Golden Age of Sail, but we now know that a good...
Date: March 6, 2015
The future of the Gables has arrived with TAM! What is TAM you ask? The Assistant Manager is comprehensive software designed to support many aspects of museum and retail operations. Currently serving as a point-of-sale system for our admissions and store cash registers, when fully implemented it will also integrate group reservations, membership, events and...
Date: March 6, 2015
Despite the cold and the mountains of snow, the past months here at the Gables have been witness to much activity. On the outside, work has been ongoing at the Phippen House, as the soffit and crown molding has been repaired along with the replacement of some seriously deteriorated clapboards, corner boards, etc. The Gables...
Date: March 6, 2015
We are already planning for our annual special event in September. Taste of The Gables has become a popular destination event for the competing chefs, beverage companies and guests. Save the Date for Sunday, September 20th here on our oceanfront lawn in the big white tent. Bring your friends and your appetite for the sumptuous...
Date: March 6, 2015
What a winter this has been! With spring on the way and our staff in full swing, we expect a great year here at The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association! We are pleased to announce our 2015 Settlement Partnerships with Express Yourself, LEAP for Education, Salem Public Schools and The Parent/Child Home Connection...
Date: March 6, 2015
The House of the Seven Gables will celebrate Salem Women’s History Day this year, on Sunday, March 29, by offering visitors specialized tours of the Gables mansion. These tours will highlight the role of women, famous and obscure, rich and poor, who have been associated with the history of The House of the Seven Gables....
