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The power of good!

Date: May 23, 2012

Buy a ticket, help us do good work! Your visit to The House of the Seven Gables funds community-building programs for at-risk youth and immigrant families. A significant portion of ticket sales is dedicated to funding projects that help us continue our century-old legacy of social service. The Gables would like to thank the community...

Eugene Masterson, Irish journalist talks about The Gables!

Date: May 17, 2012

“Whether it’s shopping or a bit of history you’re after from a break, it’s hard to beat Boston by Eugene Masterson BOSTON is a favourite haunt of Irish holidaymakers who would like to take in a bit of history, shopping, entertainment and a home- from-home atmosphere. Popular culture has seen the likes of TV’s Cheers...

Salem and The Wall Street Journal!

Date: May 13, 2012

Last weekend, The Wall Street Journal’s Acrostic puzzle clue “I” was of particular interest to The Gables’ Executive Director, Anita Blackaby, and her husband! Clue “I” you ask? “Sitcom whose main character is honored with a statue in Salem, Massachusetts” Of course, if you’ve spent any time in downtown Salem by restaurants, Fresh Taste of...

The Gables is Gorgeous!

Date: May 8, 2012

The flowering trees are doing their duty at The Gables right now! And the garden inside the site is still stunning despite the tulips being past their prime! Even on this rainy, dreary day, the garden and amazing wisteria in full bloom are something to behold. If you have a chance for a visit, be...

Final Lineup for "Strong Women of The Gables" Lecture Series

Date: May 2, 2012

Wednesday, May 16that 7:00 p.m.  Admission is a suggested donation of $10 for members of The Gables, $15 for non-members Catharine Maria Sedgwick’s Literary Legacy  Presented by Lucinda L. Damon-Bach, Professor of English at Salem State University and co-editor of Catharine Maria Sedgwick: Critical Perspectives. Internationally acclaimed in the 19th century and admired by her...

May Day on beautiful Chestnut Street coming up!

Date: April 26, 2012

While The Gables is certainly not in the historic McIntire District, we think Salemites (and everyone) should know about this unique opportiunity to see some of Salem’s most grandiose homes on gorgeous Chestnut Street: The details are on Destination Salem’s new blog: http://salem.org/blog/may-day-on-chestnut-street

Last Day of MassPoetry Festival!

Date: April 22, 2012

The Gables has been thrilled to be part of MassPoetry Festival 2012… Please join us this afternoon!  Here is a calendar of events: http://masspoetry2012.crowdvine.com/calendar

The Gables in Bloom!

Date: April 20, 2012

The seaside gardens are looking rather spectacular this spring! Just a reminder, as well, The Gables’ Lecture Series “Strong Women of The Gables”  is underway…The next lecture is May 16th at 7pm: Monday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m.  Catharine Maria Sedgwick and Her Spirited Heroines  Presented by Lucinda L. Damon-Bach, Associate Professor of English at Salem...

The Gables in Florida?

Date: April 17, 2012

It appears that even The House of the Seven Gables needs a trip down south at times! Thanks to the keen supporter of The Gables for snapping this photo and sending it to us! We had to laugh when we saw that “The House” even donned summer colors for its trip to Florida! Spring is...

Important update

Date: April 12, 2012

Due to the lack of response and the late time frame for organizing Caroline Emmerton Day throughout the city on April 16th, the Chamber of Commerce regretfully is cancelling participation in the Caroline Emmerton $1 admission day… We hope this does not cause any difficultly for Salem residents who may have made plans to visit...