The Gables - Salem Heritage Days: August 3 – 12

Salem Heritage Days: August 3 – 12 Join us for programs and events highlighting 350 years of history at The Gables. Celebrate the past and the present during the annualSalem Heritage Days.  Activities and programs at The Gables change daily. Click here for rates, hours, and details to plan your visit. For more information about events around the city, please visit www.salem.org. Events included with paid admission (click on links for details): Daily: Living History Labs Daily: Family Navigation Game August 5: Sea Shanties & A Colonial Sailor’s Life August 11: Working Horn Trade Demonstration Special events with separate admission include: Daily: Architectural August August 4: Gables Fest - Discount tickets on sale now!

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The Salem Maritime Festival

The Salem Maritime Festival

The 30th annual Salem Maritime Festival is
August 4-5, 2018!

Hosted by Salem Maritime National Historic Site in cooperation with Essex Heritage
and Eastern National, the Salem Maritime Festival features live music and dance,
harbor cruises, interactive programs, arts, crafts, and more!

Dates and Times:

Saturday, August 4 from 10:00am to 8:45pm
Sunday, August 5 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Event Contact Information:

Salem Visitor Center (978) 740-1650
Email Jeff Folger, Community Outreach & Visitor Engagement

The Salem Maritime Festival poster

Celebrating 350 years

Purchase Discounted Gables Fest Tickets Today >> Join us for an entertaining evening of music and dance as we celebrate the 350th anniversary of The House of the Seven Gables.  Throughout the evening there will be pop up music and dance performances along with amazing food and drink options from Smokin' Bettys BBQ and Bar, The NexMex Thing, Bon Me Truck, Ipswich Ale Brewery and Rumson's Rum. This will be an evening full of international music, food, drink, and fun not to miss! Featured Performers DUNYA: An Eastern Turkish Renaissance Ensemble playing traditional Turkish music. Visit their website » Dhangsang Lughar/Music of Tibet: Tibetan Opera Dancers sharing the history of Tibet through their music and dance. Visit their website » The Craft Ensemble: An all-women’s classical choral group Visit their website » The Immigrant Experience: A Cantata by John Kramer: Kramer’s cantata is composed in seven movements for choir, soloists, violin, clarinet, cello, and piano. This timely piece reflects the issues surrounding immigration, and features texts by the Founding Fathers. Visit their website » John Keegan & Madhouse:​ Madhouse belts out a unique and savvy mixture of R&B, soul, country, blues and swing. This group will get everyone on their feet and dancing to cap off the night! Visit their website » For more information and to purchase tickets >> Special thanks to our sponsors:         Special thanks to our media sponsors:

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This Week at Danvers Historical Society

Films, Music, Putnam History!

This Week at Your Historical Society Tuesday, July 17th - Dick Tracy, Detective Local History Film Series 2018 1:00 PM, Tapley Memorial Hall: Heritage Films of Danvers will feature summer weekly one-hour historical programs unique in their film/discussion style presentation. Dan Tremblay, presenter, is a volunteer member with the Danvers Historical Society and coordinates this series to support the Society. See the entire listing here Wednesday, July 18th Jump iN Joint - Open Mic Night 3rd Wednesday, Monthly at Tapley Memorial Hall, 7 - 9pm Monthly “Acoustic Performers Night". Bring an instrument, tell a story, tell us some jokes, read a poem and have fun. No need to pre-register. Arrive at 7pm and we'll fit you in the line-up. Please contact Dan at dh.tremblay@outlook.com or 978-777-2711. FREE and open to the public at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street Parking on Page St. or in the Community Lot at the corner of Page and Elm Streets. Reservations appreciated to help with hall set up. RSVP to 978.777.1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org .  Thursday, July 19th "Old Put" General Israel Putnam 3rd Thursday Speaker Series at Tapley Memorial Hall 7- 8:30pm Author, Bob Hubbard shares additional research about "Old Put", Gen. Israel Putnam. Israel Putnam (1718–1790) played a key role in both the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War. He later commanded a force of 500 men who were shipwrecked off the coast of Cuba. Robert Ernest Hubbard is a retired professor from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut and an adjunct faculty member in the college’s Master of Fine Arts Writing Program. Mr. Hubbard's recent publication is "Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution" FREE and open to the public at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street Donations appreciated for the Society's mission of education and preservation. Parking on Page St. or in the Community Lot at the corner of Page and Elm St.  Reservations appreciated to help with hall set up. RSVP to 978.777.1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org .  And don't Forget to . . . . . TANGO! Sunday, August 5th. Get your tickets now! Summer Show of Tango! Authentic cultural experience featuring Tango Dancers from the Tango Society of Boston, Orchestra, Folk singer, Argentinean food, and Garden Tour of Glen Magna Farms in support of Northeast Arc Autism Support Center. Sunday, August 5th, 2018   4pm – 6:30pm     Glen Magna Farms 29 Ingersoll St. Danvers, MA. TICKETS: $75 each CALL: 978-777-1666 or Purchase your tickets here. Danvers Historical Society ~ 978-777-4661 ~ dhs@danvershistory.org Follow Us ‌ ‌ ‌

Danvers Historical Society | P.O. Box 381 11 Page Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Taste of The Gables

Sunday, September 16th Spectacular Setting! Fabulous Food! Cool Company! Sample delicious offerings from chefs and vendors. Bid on unique experiences and intriguing items. Visit our photo booth for lasting memories. Surprises throughout the evening! Buy Tickets Today >> Highlights of Taste of the Gables 2017 Sponsorship opportunities are still available to be a part of this wonderful night! Contact Pilar Garro (978-306-7014) for more information. pgarro@7gables.org Copyright © 2018 The House of the Seven Gables, All rights reserved.