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Some Inspiration for the Ambitious Writer
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by William
Demick, Guest Contributer
November is National Novel Writing Month, when writers everywhere
attempt to produce a novel in only thirty days. This is a task that
requires a good deal of caffeine and dedication, let alone
inspiration. Since we at The House of the Seven Gables cannot provide
you with coffee, it is probably best that we focus instead on
offering inspiration. Where better to look for that inspiration than
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s own speedy contributions to literature - The Scarlet Letter (1850), The House of the Seven
Gables (1851),
and The
Blithedale Romance (1852).
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Share Your Stories of The Gables
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In 2018, the
famed House of the Seven Gables turns 350 years old. We would love to
hear from you about your memories of the house. Did you visit here as
a young child? Were you spooked by the Secret Staircase? Did you
participate in settlement programs? Were you proposed to by the sea
or did you get married on the compass rose? Were you inspired to read
one of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novels or even to write you own?
No story is too big or too small. Share your name, story, and even a
picture if you have it. Each day in 2018, we’ll be sharing YOUR
stories. Click here to submit your memories
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It Starts With Me Thanksgiving
Drive
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Each year
the Salem-based charity It
Starts With Me organizes a Thanksgiving Drive to help
provide holiday meals to families and veterans in need on the North
Shore. The meal kits include everything a family needs to prepare a
meal together from roasting tins to butter.
The House of the Seven Gables is proud to be a collection site for
the 10th annual event and to support a goal of offering
dinner to more than 350 families in 2017. Non-perishable items that
can be dropped off at The Gables between November 1 – November 17
include: Market Basket gift cards, gravy, tin turkey pans, stuffing,
canned veggies, juice, cranberry sauce, and cooking oil.
Full details about the event can be found here.
As a thank you for your generosity, be sure to ask for a 10% off
Museum Store coupon when you drop off your donation.
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The
Gables Needs a New Coat
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The stalwart
house at the end of Turner Street, known to us as The House of the
Seven Gables, stands today on the very spot it has for 350 years.
Seemingly ageless, the house has endured the harsh effects of time
and weather thanks to the preservation efforts made by its many
inhabitants and stewards.
The preservation of historic structures involves efforts on many
fronts, some of which are not so glamorous. One such effort is the
maintenance of the exterior facade through the application of
protective finishes. Paint is the most obvious treatment on houses
with wood siding, like The House of the Seven Gables. Paint acts as a
barrier between the clapboards and decorative components of the
structure, and the moisture that can cause rapid deterioration of
these elements. However, this treatment is not designed to last
forever. Exterior paint treatments on historic buildings usually need
to be reapplied every 5 to 10 years.
The House of the Seven Gables is in need of a new paint treatment in
time for its 350th birthday. If you would like to help the house get
a new "coat" for 2018, please follow the link below to give
what you can.
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Photo courtesy @salemweather
If you'd like to see your picture of The Gables as our Photo of the
Month, email an image to rconary@7gables.org or tag us on
Facebook or Instagram.
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Fall in New
England is a time to enjoy the bounty of the harvest.
Our soup mixes are easy to make and are a delicious choice to enjoy
during the cool weather.
Can't make it to the store? Browse our online museum store to see a
selection of items for sale. Or call Everett Philbrook, Store Manager
at 978-744-0991 x195 for information.
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Mercy
Gives to The Gables
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During the
month of November, Mercy Tavern will be donating a
percentage of every customer's tab to The House of the Seven Gables
Settlement Education Programming. Mercy Tavern's business model is
designed around giving to community and social justice organizations.
We are incredibly thankful that Mercy Tavern has chosen our
organization to be a donation recipient this month.
Mercy Tavern is located just a short
distance from The House of the Seven Gables at 148 Derby Street. If
you find yourself in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in for some
great food and drink (especially after one of our lectures this month).
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Enjoy
Two Lectures This Month
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Attention
Gables Members: We’ve got two more free lectures for you in 2017, and
both are by New York Times Bestselling Authors. On Thursday, November
2 at 6pm, join William Martin for a sneak peek into his next
novel, Bound for
Gold: New Englanders Head for Adventure in 1849. On
Saturday, November 25 at 1pm, come for “a complex brew of
suspense, seduction, and murder” with author Brunonia Barry, as she
discusses her latest book, The
Fifth Petal.
Not a member yet? Join today and enjoy these lectures free of charge,
plus free or reduced admission to an exciting line-up of events in
2018, to be announced soon!
Also, please join us for the ribbon cutting of the second phase of
our legacy walkway on November 5 at 10:30am. Light refreshments will
be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Alyssa at 978-744-0991
x109 or alyssa@7gables.org.
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It Starts With Me Thanksgiving Drive
November 1 - 17, 2017
10:00am-5:00pm
Each year the Salem-based charity It Starts With Me organizes
a Thanksgiving Drive to help provide holiday meals to families and
veterans in need on the North Shore as well as provide fresh
produce and boxes of food to local shelters. The House of the Seven
Gables is proud to be a collection site for the 10th annual
event and to support a goal of offering dinner to more than 350
families in 2017.
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Four Centuries of Christmas
November 24 - December 31, 2017
10:00am-5:00pm
During the holiday season, experience the history of four centuries
of Christmas in New England. One of our professional guides will
lead you through the mansion, adorned with holiday decorations, and
share the history of four centuries of Christmas in New England.
Walk the halls of a house that has stood the test of time to
witness the changing nature of the holidays over the years.
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Bound for Gold: New Englanders Head for Adventure in
1849
November 2, 2017
6:00-8:00pm
Join New York Times best-selling author William Martin for a sneak
peek into his next novel about New Englanders and the California
Gold Rush—sure to be a hit next summer when published. Learn about
the process for research and the mesmerizing stories about the Gold
Rush—one of the grand events that built the nation.
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The Fifth Petal
November 25, 2017
1:00-3:00pm
Join Brunonia Barry for a talk about her latest work, The Fifth Petal,
at The House of the Seven Gables over Thanksgiving weekend. Barry
will talk about her newest book and the inspiration of living and
working in Salem, Mass. Her newest work of fiction weaves a
thriller with “ a complex brew of suspense, seduction and murder.”
A book signing in the Museum Store will follow the lecture.
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