This week in Salem

This Week in Salem, Massachusetts

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This week in Salem, bring the whole family downtown for school vacation weekprogramming, take a tour of the The House of the Seven Gables with Caroline Emmerton, or see the latest theatrical production from Salem State University Performing Arts. For all there is to see and do in Salem, view the events calendar at Salem.org.   View the full events calendar April School Vacation Week Through April 22 | Times vary by event School Vacation Week continues with family-friendly programming throughout downtown Salem! Events include living history labs at The House of the Seven Gables, interactive art-making at the Peabody Essex Museum, and crafts and activities with Essex Heritage and the National Park Service.   Learn more on Salem.org Caroline Emmerton's Gables Tour Saturday, April 21 | 10:30 am & 12:00 pm Miss Emmerton used proceeds from visitors to The House of the Seven Gables to fund a settlement house that offered educational opportunities for newly arriving immigrant families. Join a professional guide AND Miss Emmerton (on her birthday!) for an interactive tour and learn why she was inspired by Hawthorne's works to preserve the mansion. Click here to view this event on Salem.org  A Free Man of Color by John Guare April 19-22 | Times vary New Orleans was once boisterous; before class, racial and political lines were drawn, it was a parade of beautiful women and good-looking men, flowing wine, and pleasure for the taking.  But, it is 1801 and the map of New Orleans is about to be redrawn, challenging Jacques Cornet and all that he represents. See SalemStateTickets.com or call 978-542-6365 for tickets and information.   Click here to view this event on Salem.org ArtWeek April 27-May 6 ArtWeek features unexpected and creative experiences that are interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. Events take place throughout Massachusetts! View Salem ArtWeek events here. Click here to view this event on Salem.org Stay at The Hotel Salem two or more consecutive nights (any nights of the week) now through the end of June and take 10% off the cost of your stay! Learn more here.  Destination Salem | 978-741-3252 | info@salem.org |  Salem.org STAY CONNECTED:

Destination Salem, 81 Washington Street,Suite 204, P.O. Box 630, Salem, MA 01970

The 382nd Anniversary of the First Muster

382nd Anniversary of the First Muster

APRIL 14 @ 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Free

The 382nd Anniversary of the First Muster commemorates the first military muster ever held in the United States as part of the birthplace of the National Guard in Salem, Massachusetts.

The ceremonies honor the first muster of the National Guard, which took place on Salem Common in 1637 as the colonial militia held drills for the defense of their local communities. In 2013 President Barack Obama signed legislation sponsored by Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney, officially recognizing Salem as the birthplace of the National Guard.

The Muster has been attended by thousands of National Guard units, veterans’ organizations, guests, and other military groups, and is a memorable way to be part of the local community while remembering the importance of what took place on Salem Common 382 years ago.

All events are held in Salem, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the National Guard of the United States

National Park Service Reopens Derby Wharf

National Park Service Reopens Derby Wharf

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"The National Park Service at Salem Maritime National Historic Site announced that as of today, Derby Wharf has reopened to visitors. The decision to close Derby Wharf was made one month ago after significant damage and erosion from a succession of winter storms created hazardous and unsafe conditions for the public to travel along the wharf to Derby Light. In the last two weeks, the National Park Service staff in Salem made significant progress in restoring the Derby Wharf National Recreation Trail (celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails Act)." 

April HDSNA meeting

Join us Monday, April 9th for the monthly HDSNA meeting.

6:30 pm meet your neighbors and enjoy coffee and refreshments

at the House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street

TOURISM and the PROMOTION OF DOWNTOWN SALEM with Destination Salem and Salem Main Streets.

Find out how these two agencies work and what do they do to enhance Salem.

Meet Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem, and Kylie Sullivan, Executive Director of Salem Main Streets, and be part of the conversation.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Resumes April 7 at Salem Transfer Station

From:Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Yard Waste Drop-Off Resumes April 7 at Salem Transfer Station

Salem residents may drop off leaf, grass, and brush at Transfer Station on weekends starting April 7: Saturdays 7am-3pm and Sundays 9am-5pm

Salem residents with proof of residency or property ownership will be able to resume dropping off their yard waste at the Salem Transfer Station on Swampscott Road on Saturday April 7.Drop off hours will be limited to from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. commencing Saturday, April 7.

Yard waste should be dropped off in a paper yard waste bag or dumped loose at the designated area on the site. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be accepted and stumps and branches greater than 2” in diameter will also not be accepted.

The next curbside yard waste collection will take place as scheduled, the week of April 23^rd. Subsequent curbside yard waste collection will take place the weeks of June 25, September 24, October 22, and November 26, 2018. Curbside collection of yard waste takes place on the regularly scheduled trash day for the street.

Residential trash and construction and demolition debris will NOT be accepted at the Transfer Station at this time. Residents who need to dispose of residential trash in excess of that which fits within an approved curbside trash cart may purchase official overflow trash bags for curbside collection. Overflow bags are available for $2.50 each at the Department of Public Services (5 Jefferson Avenue), the City Collectors Office (93 Washington Street), Crosby’s Marketplace (109 Canal Street), and Winer Brothers Hardware (86 Lafayette Street).

Those seeking to dispose of construction and demolition debris should plan to bring it to another location. The following MAY take many items: Mello Transfer Station (203 East Main Street/Route 133, Georgetown, 978-352-8581), Miles River (64 Paradise Road, Ipswich, 978-356-2290), and DeLoury Industries (46 Lowell Junction Road, Andover, 978-475-8153). Availability and rates varies at each facility; call before you go.

April at the Gables

CELEBRATING 350 YEARS These Walls Do Talk Very often in museums the stories that we share focus on the people and events connected to a place. What can be overlooked are the methods that we use to develop these stories. The House of the Seven Gables will be looking at the various disciplines used to study history and architecture in this year’s annual exhibition, These Walls Do Talk. Eleven text panels will tell the story of how we know what we know about The House of the Seven Gables. The exhibit begins with an introduction focusing on historical interest in the house beginning with Nathaniel Hawthorne. As a visitor to the house in 1840, Hawthorne’s inquisitive instinct had him exploring every corner of the house looking for clues about its architectural past. CONTINUE READING >> CELEBRATING 350 YEARS The Long History of Wallpaper at The Gables Every owner of The Gables left behind evidence that they adopted the decorative trend of wallpaper in the home—a trend that has a long and interesting history in New England. One of our most intriguing stories comes from the newest wallpaper in the house, reproduced by Adelphi Paper Hanging, LLC. Richard Nylander, curator emeritus for Historic New England, made a number of visits in 2016 to analyze the wallpaper found during the restoration of the Accounting Room. He noted that the earliest wallpapers found date to c.1790 and are likely the products of the earliest New England wallpaper makers, known as paper stainers. One of the patterns, the Statue of Diana, has been found in a number of homes in the region. CONTINUE READING >> SETTLEMENT Becoming American The House of the Seven Gables is excited to be one of 32 nonprofits selected to participate in the Becoming American Documentary Film and Discussion Series. Becoming American is a “six-week public program featuring documentary film screenings and moderated discussions designed to encourage an informed discussion of immigration issues against the backdrop of our immigration history.” The Gables’ history of working with the local immigrant community for more than a century through the work of the Settlement House and more recently through targeted programming makes for a perfect fit with this series. CONTINUE READING >> PRESERVATION Turner-Ingersoll Mansion Roof Replacement The House of the Seven Gables is undertaking a project to replace the roof on the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion. The roof was replaced in 2005, but the tumbled-steel nails that were used have deteriorated due to a chemical reaction with the fire resistance underlay. The nails that were used were considered industry standard at the time, and other historic houses have had similar issues. The roof is a vital part of the outer “shell” of the house and vigilant preservation is necessary to protect the structure. David M. Hart, AIA is the preservation architect on the project with Finch & Rose consulting. Napco, Inc. based out of Gloucester is the contractor that will complete the roof replacement. The project is funded in part thanks to grants from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and the Salem Community Preservation Act. MUSEUM STORE Gifts at The Gables Home Building and Woodworking in Colonial Americapresents a unique view of 17th-and 18th-century American colonial architecture. The buildings on our historic campus speak of the styles that prevailed in the earliest times of New England. While today they reflect to us a sense of permanence and austere beauty, there were many challenges that house wrights faced in fabricating them, and to the many hands that raised the heavy timber frames. Some of the terms used to describe different components of the timber frame house may seem foreign to us, such as summer beams, lintel beams, ground sills, purlins, and weather boards. They are the result of over nine hundred years of the evolution of house building in England. We still have much to learn about those methods that were common to our colonial ancestors. SHOP ONLINE >> SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Vote for The Gables! The Celebrate Salem awards help to showcase local achievements in our community. We are delighted that The House of the Seven Gables has been nominated in the Community Service category (with some very worthy competition!). We hope you'll vote for us today! VOTE FOR US TODAY >> MEMBERSHIP Member Perks for 2018 This year is a great time to join The House of the Seven Gables. We’re in the midst of a major celebration—the 350th anniversary of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, one of the oldest timber-framed mansions in North America. Our event calendar is chock full of events that are highlighting our theme of 350 years of stories and we have lots of special fun planned for members.   RSVP to our April 6 exhibit opening [insert link to RSVP]. Members will receive a complimentary drink ticket at the reception. Appetizers will be served and you’ll have a chance to be among the first to see These Walls Do Talk. On June 2, we’re teaming up with Essex National Heritage Area [link to Hawthorne’s Salem program with ENHA] and taking you on a walking tour of the places where Hawthorne lived and worked in Salem. Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Seaside Lawn is the member event of the year—pack a picnic, grab a slice of cake to celebrate Hawthorne’s birthday, and take advantage of the cash bar while you enjoy Salem’s spectacular fireworks display! Have you ever seen how a 17th century house was built from the inside out? Now you can! Join us at Historic New England’s Gedney House [insert link to Gedney House here] for one of two tours that will allow you to connect with four centuries of Salem’s architectural history. Not a member or need to renew? Click the link below or call our team at 978-744-0991 x126 with any questions. We’d love for you to be a part of 350 years of stories at The Gables. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY >> Photo of the Month #h7g Photo courtesy of @bethinsalem If you would like to have your photo featured as our photo of the month use the hashtag #h7g on Instagram or Facebook. UPCOMING EVENTS Exhibit Opening: These Walls Do Talk April 6, 2018 5:00-7:00pm Join us for the opening of our annual exhibit, These Walls Do Talk. The 2018 exhibit shares the science and history about how we know what we know about the 350-year-old Turner-Ingersoll Mansion including analysis of paint, wallpaper, and architecture and primary source documents such as deeds and drawings. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP Here >> April Vacation Living History Labs April 14-22 11:00am-3:00pm, daily Come join us for our Living History Labs, featuring hands-on activities based on Settlement House programs of the early-20th century. Play both scientist and historian in ‘lab experiments’ where you practice your sewing, work on your paper folding skills or play 1916 games. Registration is not required. Learn More >> Meet the Past: Caroline Emmerton's Gables Tour April 21 10:30-11:30am and 12:00-1:00pm Join one of our professional guides AND Miss Emmerton (on her birthday!) for an interactive tour of The Gables and learn about why she was inspired by Hawthorne’s works to preserve the mansion. The cost for the general public is $15. The cost for members of The Gables is $10. Get Tickets >> Meet the Past: A Walk with Nathaniel Hawthorne April 14, 2018 10:00-11:30am and 1:00-2:30pm Join Nathaniel Hawthorne, as portrayed by historian Rob Velella, for a walk around Salem. Learn about the places where Hawthorne lived, worked, and raised his family. See the places that inspired some of his most famous works. The cost for the general public is $15. The cost for members of The Gables is $10. Special thanks to Mass Humanities for their support of this event. Get Tickets >> April Vacation Poetry Workshop for Kids April 14 10:30-11:30am Celebrate Nathaniel Hawthorne and National Poetry Month! Join the Witch City Writers as you dissect Hawthorne’s poem “The Ocean” and try your best to come up with a tongue-twisting, ocean-themed poem of your own. Thanks to the generosity of Mass Humanities, this event is free. Register Here >> Layers of Paint, Layers of History April 28 10:00-11:00am Christine Thomson is a local conservator who will talk about the importance and techniques of paint analysis. This scientific technique is used in historic buildings to help with restoration work and to share better historical information with staff and visitors alike.  RSVP Here >> Copyright © 2018 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