November 2019 at the Gables

November 2019 E-Views from The Gables Visit    About    Education    Events    Membership    Store    Contact Us  An Evening of Comic Book History The House of the Seven Gables: An Illustrated Classic will be the final lecture in our POP! Goes The Gables series.  Jack Butterworth is the owner of one of the largest comic art collections in New England. Join us as he shares some insider stories behind the two comic book versions of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel The House of the Seven Gables. This lecture will be held Sunday, December 1, 2 p.m., at The House of the Seven Gables. Don't miss an evening of stories that Hawthorne himself might have enjoyed.. Tickets are $10 and free for members. Click here to reserve your space >> Learn more about this exciting lecture >> It Starts With Me! Thanksgiving Drive The House of the Seven Gables is a drop-off location for the 12th annual It Starts With Me! Thanksgiving Drive. The following non-perishable goods can be dropped off at our Visitor Center November 1 — 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily: Gravy Roasting tins Stuffing Canned vegetables Bottled juice Cranberry sauce Cooking oil Gift cards to Market Basket that will be used to purchase turkeys and other perishable goods Help us feed 500 area families >> Photo of the Month “What other dungeon is so dark as one's own heart!” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House of the Seven Gables Photo of the Month submitted by @BlackVeilTattoo Facebook: Black Veil Studio Use the hashtag #h7gables to be considered for our Photo of the Month Members-Exclusive Peabody Essex Museum Special Tour Join us on Saturday, November 23 at 10 a.m. for a members-exclusive special tour at The Peabody Essex Museum. Salem’s native son Nathaniel Hawthorne has inspired artists for nearly 200 years — and not just writers. PEM’s new exhibition, The Creative Legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Selections from the Phillips Library Collection, features works of illustrators and authors who are inspired by Hawthorne and continue to reinterpret his stories. More Information >> Register >> Behind the Scenes: How we Decorate ‘Four Centuries of Christmas’ at The Gables Planning is underway to “deck the halls” of our historic site for our Four Centuries of Christmas Tour that runs November 29 — December 31. What does it take to prepare a historic site for the holidays — especially one that spans centuries of New England history? Learn what happens behind the scenes >>  Upcoming Events November 10 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pop Culture-Inspired Meetup and Writing Event It’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo!) Join The Witch City Writers as they inspire you with a pop culture-inspired writing. Expect a couple of word sprints (10-minute speed writing!) and productive time with fellow writers. This event is free. Registration is appreciated. For more information >>   November 11 Free Admission for Veterans As a thank you for service to our country, The House of the Seven Gables is pleased to offer free admission for veterans with military ID on Veteran’s Day. Active military families with IDs receive military discounts for guided tours during regular museum hours. Plan your visit >>   November 29 — December 31 Four Centuries of Christmas Tours Walk the halls of a house that has stood the test of time to witness the changing nature of the holidays over the years. Experience the history of Christmas in New England as you are guided through our mansion, adorned with holiday decorations. This special tour is part of the guided tour experience. Click here for full details about pricing and hours.   Shop The Gables on November 30 for Small Business Saturday  On November 30, be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that brings together communities in support of their favorite small businesses. The Museum Store will be offering a 10% discount on purchases over $10. This is a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting The Gables and small business! If you can’t make it to the Museum Store, you can always shop online! >>  Strategic Planning Effort Update If you’d like to learn more about The House of the Seven Gables’ strategic planning efforts, click here.

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