To celebrate the opening day of Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone, join exhibition curators and contemporary artists for a reflective conversation on Edmonia Lewis herself. As the first woman artist of Black and Indigenous descent to achieve widespread international acclaim, Lewis was famous during her lifetime in the late 1800s. However, her remarkable career and marble sculpture have largely remained …
In celebration of Salem 400+, join us for a series of four virtual readings of Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City, written and edited by Donna Seger and Brad Austin of Salem State University. Each session will focus on one century of Salem’s history. Salem is best known today for its infamous witch trials, …
Discover 18th-century Salem through the lives of the Pickering Family, as their home witnessed a century of transformation. This lecture explores how Salem evolved from a provincial port town into a hub of revolution, commerce, and global connections, while the Pickerings navigated the tides of independence, politics, and daily life. See how one family’s story offers a unique window into …
Summer in Salem 2024 is in full swing, and Destination Salem has a list of suggested events that will entertain all interests in the coming months. From the sounds of the Jazz and Soul Festival to the sights of the Maritime Festival, the next months will be lively in Salem. The restaurant scene in Salem is diverse and plentiful, and …
From The House of the Seven Gables Anyone making plans during the time of the pandemic has learned how easily plans must and do change. The House of the Seven Gables is no exception. Amid an uptick in COVID-19 infection rates and related unknowns regarding public safety, The House of the Seven Gables has decided to remake its annual fundraiser …
From The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables — the historic seaside mansion built by entrepreneurial sea captain John Turner — has stood proud for 353 years. And 2021 is one of its proudest. The Gables will open to the public on April 2 — marking yet another historic milestone for a house that has …
From The House of the Seven Gables As most parents know, once you introduce sugar to an unsuspecting palate, there’s no turning back. The same is true for adults. Back in the 1600s, sugar was not a regular part of the diet. John Turner, the sea captain who built The House of the Seven Gables, was somewhat instrumental in spreading …
From Destination Salem When people consider Salem, Massachusetts during colonial times, they often think of the infamous Witch Trials, and with the exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), The Salem Witch Trials 1692, closing on April 4, the timing is perfect to consider a 17th-century visit to Salem virtually or in person. Right around the corner from PEM, the Salem Witch …
Women’s rights are hard won in this country. The generations of struggle have been long, methodical and, at times, met with brutality. And yet these efforts continue to evade our collective awareness. Playwright Thea Iberall decided to do something about that. On Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., The House of the Seven Gables presents a live-streamed theatrical …
From The Peabody Essex Museum The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces extended hours to help safely accommodate visitors to the museum’s highly-anticipated fall exhibitions, The Salem Witch Trials 1692 and Salem Stories. During the October tourism season in Salem, the museum will be open Thursday, 10 am–5 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10 am–8 pm, and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. PEM will also be …
