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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
