Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables

Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables

What was it like to write a letter with a quill?  What did people eat in 1668?  What chores did they do?  Find out this summer in our Living History Lab at The House of the Seven Gables.  Everyday during Salem Heritage Days, guests will play both scientist and historian by getting their hands and minds on some fun and engaging experiences from the past. Offered  from 10:30-1:00 & 2:00-4:30, some of the activities will include:  18th century handwriting, 17th century food preparation, Colonial toys & games and carding sheep’s wool.  The ‘Lab’ will also be open on weekends through the summer.  So, come and ‘experiment’ with history this summer in our Living History Lab.

Hawthorne’s Children’s Stories at The Gables with Michael and Elizabeth Judd

Hawthorne’s Children’s Stories at The Gables with Michael and Elizabeth Judd PART OF THE SEVEN LECTURES AT SEVEN GABLES SERIES August 19th 6-8PM Members: FREE Non-members: $7.00 When American readers think of Nathaniel Hawthorne, what comes to mind are works like The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter.  These serious novels are grounded in New England’s Puritan past and are characterized by a dark, pessimistic view of human nature. However, there is another side to his genius, a much more lighthearted and positive Hawthorne, revealed in the creation of his remarkable works for children.  The most famous of these are his re-tellings of classical Greek and Roman myths in A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys and Tanglewood Tales.  In these books he pioneered a new type of children’s literature that embodied fresh ideas about the nature of childhood and children, the education and pastimes appropriate to them, and how they should be raised. Michael and Elizabeth Judd will discuss the books and the familial, cultural, and historical contexts that influenced their creation, in an illustrated lecture. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ryan at 978-744-0991 x 104, or rconary@7gables.org

Heritage Days Schedule August 1-9

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Heritage Days Schedule Aug. 1-9

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL

MAYOR

54th Annual Salem Heritage Days Begins August 1st

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll today announced this year’s Heritage Days schedule of events which begin on Saturday, August 1^st and continue through Sunday, August 9^th.  

Mayor Driscoll stated, “Another week of fun filled activities are in store for this annual tradition.

I want to thank all the event managers that have worked so hard to bring almost forty different activities to choose from during Heritage Days this year.”  

Heritage Days kicks off this year with the 27th Annual Salem Maritime Festival at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Wharf from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The 27th Salem Maritime Festival will host an exciting array of free family fun festivities, including free harbor cruises, traditional craft demonstrations, and children's activities. Come cruise, sail, paddle, and row through four centuries of Salem maritime history. Explore the Friendship of Salem and visiting vessels.  It doesn’t stop there folks, there are also three different events happening at the Willows on Saturday.  Be entertained by the Bridgin G.A.P.S. concert with performances ranging from local and non-local recording artists, live bands, dance groups, poets and other performance beginning at noon and running until 6:00 p.m. The Firemen’s Muster takes place at 12:30 p.m.where crews will compete to throw the longest stream of water with an antique hand pumped fire engine.  Clown Day will be also be happening from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. where clowns will be on hand all day to make balloon figures for your children, get their face painted and let them be entertained by a special performance at 2:30pm.

New this year is the City and the Salem Moose Family Center joining forces to combine Sunday’s August 2^ndtour-a-truck event with Public Safety Day that usually happens in September.  Along with all of the kids’ big truck favorites, there will be some music and many new things to do and see.  The Ladies of the Moose will be donating 50 bike helmets to be fitted by the Salem Police Department (first come first serve).

Also new this year, something a bit different, Sail Salem will be hosting the 2015 Optimist New England Championship Sailing Regatta at Winter Island with over 400 young sailors from around the country. Although you may only catch a glimpse of the races from Waikiki Beach or the Willows Pier, the best view will be on spectator boats, so think about booking passage. (for rates and reservations go to Sea-Shuttle.com or www.MahiCruises.com. For more information about the Regatta go to www.sailsalem.org)

Don’t worry, all your favorites are packed into the schedule:  Salem’s Best Pizza Contest, the Salem Community Concert Band; the Ice Scream Bowl; Kids Night on the Common, the Essex Street Fair and the 14^th Annual Phillips House Antique Car Meet to name a few.

During Heritage Week there are also four activities just for Salem Seniors: an ice cream social; a barbecue; a wellness fair and a dinner dance.

For our residents, Salem is the perfect place for your STAY-CATION.  Spend a day being a tourist and take advantage of the generosity of our tourist related business community. Many are free to Salem residents all year long like the Peabody Essex Museum, the Salem Witch Museum, the Salem Trolley (June-September), and the House of the Seven Gables.  The Witch House will be free to Salem residents during Heritage week and Pioneer Village will be free to residents on Saturday August 1^st.The Salem Ferry always has discounts for residents and during Heritage Days the Sea Shuttle, Mahi Mahi Cruises and the Schooner Fame are offering discounts for residents.

As part of the celebration, the City of Salem will double the merchant one-hour validation stamps at both garages, so spend a little bit longer enjoying downtown (some restrictions do apply).

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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The Cable Replacement Project

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

The Cable Replacement Project

 Dear Neighbors -

We're happy to announce that as of Friday (7/17) the manhole installations on Congress Street have been completed. This crew will now move to Fort Avenue, and on Monday (7/20) begin excavating for the new manhole installations at this location. 

Please note that vehicular traffic on Fort Avenue will be limited to the northbound lane. All southbound traffic will be re-routed on to Webb Street. Also, please know, that Fort Avenue residents will be able to access their driveways (please use the northbound lane) and -- outside of the work zone -- street parking will be allowed.

The remaining work on Congress Street consists of duct bank installation. As you are likely already aware, duct bank installation will continue south on Congress Street and then turn right on to Leavitt Street.

We're also happy to report that, as of Friday (7/17), the duct bank installation on Washington Square South is approximately half way complete. It's expected that by the close of business on Friday, July 24 that the duct bank crew will have connected to the existing manhole installation near the end of Washington Square South. 

Once our contractors reach the end of Washington Square South, they will need two to three days to install duct bank across the intersection of Washington Square East. From there work will continue down Forrester Street, before turning on to Essex Street.

As always, we look forward to making every possible effort to keep you updated, sharing information widely, and maintaining an open and proactive dialogue so that we can continue serving our community and our neighbors and our partners in Salem.

Sincerely,

The Salem Cable Project

-- 

Darin Swimm

Community Outreach Director

Salem Cable Project 

www.salemcableproject.com

844-SALEM-CABLE

Darin@SalemCableProject.com

 

Register for Salem's Window Box Competiton

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll

The Salem Beautification Committee

and

The Salem Garden Club

invite you to register for the

City of Salem's Annual Window Box Competition

Help beautify our City and show off your gardening talents

Residents & Businesses Eligible

Register by Wednesday, July 23, 2015

For more information and to register, call 978-619-5676

Or email: etalkowsky@salem.com  with the subject:  Window Box Registration and include your name, street address and telephone number

Judging will take place July 25^th - 31^st  

Awards Ceremony & Reception

will take place during Heritage Days

on Thursday, August 6^th at 5:30 p.m.

in the garden of the

Brookhouse

180 Derby Street

August Lecture At The Gables

Hawthorne’s Children’s Stories at The Gables with Michael and Elizabeth Judd PART OF THE SEVEN LECTURES AT SEVEN GABLES SERIES August 19th 6-8PM Members: FREE Non-members: $7.00 When American readers think of Nathaniel Hawthorne, what comes to mind are works like The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter.  These serious novels are grounded in New England’s Puritan past and are characterized by a dark, pessimistic view of human nature. However, there is another side to his genius, a much more lighthearted and positive Hawthorne, revealed in the creation of his remarkable works for children.  The most famous of these are his re-tellings of classical Greek and Roman myths in A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys and Tanglewood Tales.  In these books he pioneered a new type of children’s literature that embodied fresh ideas about the nature of childhood and children, the education and pastimes appropriate to them, and how they should be raised. Michael and Elizabeth Judd will discuss the books and the familial, cultural, and historical contexts that influenced their creation, in an illustrated lecture. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ryan at 978-744-0991 x 104, or rconary@7gables.org Copyright © 2015 The House of the Seven Gables, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website, visitors center or are one of our members. Thank you for being a supporter of The House of the Seven Gables! Our mailing address is:  The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street Salem, MA  01970 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list   update subscription preferences