Upcoming Gables Goings-on!

Last week saw the end of Heritage Days in Salem, and we'd like to thank all of the visitors who came and enjoyed our free activities - from story-telling to lawn games to slide shows, we had something for people of all ages.

Looking forward, The Gables is gearing up for the busy fall season in Salem. The next lecture in our 7 Lectures at 7 Gables lecture series is slated for 2pm, Saturday, September 22nd during the Trails and Sails event coordinated by the Essex National Heritage Commission.

Our Museum Store is also already looking to the fall with fun Halloween and harvest-inspired items:

Since October is not that far away, we also want to invite everyone to take part in our special October offerings here at The Gables. Daily tours continue with extended hours from 10:00am to 7:00 pm, and we also have very special theatrical performances all through October:

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

In 1692 the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on a small New England Community. Relive these event – in their own words! Enter the Nathaniel Hawthorne House, where you will be interrogated by magistrate, John Hathorne, Hawthorne’s great-great grandfather, who is infamous for his role in the condemnation and deaths of so many people. From there, encounter the tormented, the accused and the accusers in this theatrical experience. Beware, you may find yourself being accused of “writing in the devil’s book!”

Spirits of The Gables

Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Witness two families entangled in a curse as Matthew Maule condemns Colonel Pyncheon with the very words destined to become his fate and follow his family for nearly 150 years; “God will give you blood to drink!” Travel through this house at your own risk, for as long as there is a Pyncheon descendent inside, only darkness and death will fill its walls.

Spirits and Legacy will both run on:

October 5, 6, 7 from 7:30pm-9:30pm

October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 from 7:15pm-11:00pm

October 31 from 7:15pm-10:00pm.

Shows run continuously and are each 35 minutes long.

Reservations highly recommended. Space is limited. Please Call 978-744-0991, ext 104.

For more information please visit our website HERE.