November at The Gables

The House of the Seven Gables is a drop-off location for the Eleventh Annual It Starts With Me! Thanksgiving Drive. The following non-perishable goods can be dropped off at our Visitor Center November 1 – 16 from 10:00am – 5:00pm: gravy roasting tins stuffing canned vegetables bottled juice cranberry sauce cooking oil and gift cards to Market Basket which will be used to purchase turkeys and other perishable goods This year, It Starts With Me! has the lofty goal of providing 500 area families a complete Thanksgiving meal. If you’d like to support from afar, consider using smile.amazon.com and select The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association—you’ll be helping two organizations at once! Please be sure to ask for your 10% off coupon for our Museum Store as a small token of our appreciation for your support. We are in the midst of sharing 350 years of stories during our grand anniversary year. Thanks to the support of Mass Humanities, we have been able to offer a wide variety of special programming dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne—a well-known yet enigmatic icon. Using the study of history, literature, and language, hundreds of visitors of all ages have had the opportunity to learn about the themes that Hawthorne explored during his prolific career and how they translate today.   Continue Reading About Our Year of Hawthorne Programming >> "@h7gables is my personal favorite attraction in Salem because of its beautiful maritime views, gorgeous grounds, and rich history." Photo courtesy of @autumn.in.new.england If you would like to have your photo featured as our photo of the month use the hashtag #h7g on Instagram or Facebook. Cold weather is here, how about something warm and simple to make? Our soup mixes are hearty and comforting, just the thing for November. The Museum Store is open year-round during regular operating hours.   The House of the Seven Gables is one of 32 sites nationwide selected to host a new program series titled “Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Program on Our Immigration Experience.”  In partnership with Salem State University and the North Shore CDC, we are extremely proud to have been selected to showcase these six community programs that are free and open to the public. Programs feature documentary film screenings and discussions led by Salem State University scholar and moderator Professor Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello and are designed to encourage an informed discussion of immigration issues against the backdrop of our country’s immigration history. "Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Series on Our Immigration Experience" will begin Wednesday December 5th, 2018 at 6 pm at The House of the Seven Gables.   For More Information and Film Dates >> The House of the Seven Gables is getting a new coat for her birthday...just in time for winter!   Yes, I'll Support The Gables Preservation Efforts >> Give the gift of The Gables this year! The House of the Seven Gables is delighted to offer gift memberships during the approaching holiday season! Gift memberships will be available for purchase starting Monday, November 19, and can be ordered online via our website or during your next visit to the Gables. To ensure that the membership package is shipped before the holidays, please make your purchase no later than December 18.  Memberships can also be purchased in person through December 23. Stay tuned for more details! For questions, please contact Allison French at afrench@7gables.org. "Our most intimate friend is not he to whom we show the worst, but the best of our nature.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne   Become a Member Today! >> Reserve Your Spot >> Purchase Tickets >> Thank you to our 2018 sponsors!