From The House of the Seven Gables Three of Salem’s most “liked” Instagrammers will surely wax poetic about Salem at The House of the Seven Gables on Tuesday, May 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. But unlike poets, they express their affection with imagery. Ty Hapworth, Amelia Kurpeski and Matt Obey will talk about how their love of Salem and photography has made them among Salem’s most influential

The House of the Gables invites readers to gather virtually and share thoughts on three of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short fiction pieces. The May session of the Online Book Club is  Thursday, May 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register in advance with this link. Those interested are welcome to join others in The Gables’ community and spend a little quality time

Behind every family are origin stories. And stories are for telling. On Friday, April 30, from 6 to 7 p.m., join others for some fun, virtual rounds of Ancestral BINGO. The House of the Seven Gables will host this interactive event. To learn more or to register, check The Gables’ events listings under Visit on the website. Each Ancestral BINGO participant will

From Destination Salem After a long tough winter due to the pandemic, many restaurants and businesses in Salem, Massachusetts will reopen their doors for the season on Thursday, April 1. Tourist attractions such as the Witch History Museum, Witch Dungeon Museum, The Witchery, Salem Art Gallery, and Witch Pix Costume Studio will welcome in-person visitors for the first time since November. Also opening

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 Salem’s mayor, Kimberley Driscoll, states in her Women’s History Day proclamation that the city has benefitted from women’s contributions for more than four centuries, beginning with the Native American women who lived in the village of Naumkeag. Over the centuries, women took action on hard issues like slavery, voting rights, education, immigration, children’s

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

Salem’s Mayor Kim Driscoll has named the last Sunday in March as Salem Women’s History Day, highlighting the accomplishments of North Shore women since Salem’s foundation in 1626. This annual event has brought together historic house museums and institutions for special events honoring these great women for the last few years. Here are 7 great women who helped shaped Salem’s

The kitchen might be modern, but the recipes are colonial classics. The House of the Seven Gables hosted a virtual cooking lesson from the cafe kitchen at The Gables on Thursday, February 18th. This video features a 1594 dish called ‘Bake Chicken in Winter.’ Kaylee Redard is a Visitor Services Specialist at The House of the Seven Gables, and Colonial

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